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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.52, 318.93 and 104.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.52, 318.93 and 104.39 is: 156.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.52 : 318.93 = 104.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.52/318.93 = 104.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.52x = 318.93 × 104.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.52x = 33,291.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,291.51/212.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.65

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