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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.44, 318.56 and 104.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.44, 318.56 and 104.16 is: 156.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.44 : 318.56 = 104.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.44/318.56 = 104.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.44x = 318.56 × 104.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.44x = 33,181.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,181.21/212.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.19

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