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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.64, 318.90 and 104.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.64, 318.90 and 104.52 is: 156.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.64 : 318.90 = 104.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.64/318.90 = 104.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.64x = 318.90 × 104.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.64x = 33,331.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,331.43/212.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.75

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