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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.45, 318.72 and 66.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.45, 318.72 and 66.18 is: 99.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.45 : 318.72 = 66.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.45/318.72 = 66.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.45x = 318.72 × 66.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.45x = 21,092.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,092.89/212.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.29

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