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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.39, 318.57 and 109.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.39, 318.57 and 109.62 is: 164.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.39 : 318.57 = 109.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.39/318.57 = 109.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.39x = 318.57 × 109.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.39x = 34,921.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,921.64/212.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.43

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