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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.39, 318.59 and 66.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.39, 318.59 and 66.14 is: 99.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.39 : 318.59 = 66.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.39/318.59 = 66.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.39x = 318.59 × 66.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.39x = 21,072.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,072.14/212.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.21

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