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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.43, 318.68 and 96.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.43, 318.68 and 96.86 is: 145.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.43 : 318.68 = 96.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.43/318.68 = 96.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.43x = 318.68 × 96.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.43x = 30,865.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,865.27/212.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.30

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