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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.62, 318.88 and 109.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.62, 318.88 and 109.96 is: 164.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.62 : 318.88 = 109.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.62/318.88 = 109.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.62x = 318.88 × 109.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.62x = 35,064.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,064.04/212.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.91

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