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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.49, 318.56 and 109.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.49, 318.56 and 109.62 is: 164.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.49 : 318.56 = 109.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.49/318.56 = 109.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.49x = 318.56 × 109.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.49x = 34,920.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,920.00/212.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.34

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