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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.39, 318.49 and 66.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.39, 318.49 and 66.09 is: 99.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.39 : 318.49 = 66.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.39/318.49 = 66.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.39x = 318.49 × 66.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.39x = 21,049.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,049.00/212.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.11

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