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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.36, 318.54 and 84.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.36, 318.54 and 84.14 is: 126.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.36 : 318.54 = 84.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.36/318.54 = 84.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.36x = 318.54 × 84.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.36x = 26,801.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,801.96/212.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.21

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