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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.42, 318.45 and 104.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.42, 318.45 and 104.15 is: 156.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.42 : 318.45 = 104.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.42/318.45 = 104.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.42x = 318.45 × 104.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.42x = 33,166.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,166.57/212.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.14

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