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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.54, 318.90 and 109.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.54, 318.90 and 109.86 is: 164.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.54 : 318.90 = 109.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.54/318.90 = 109.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.54x = 318.90 × 109.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.54x = 35,034.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,034.35/212.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.84

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