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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.67, 319.23 and 104.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.67, 319.23 and 104.54 is: 156.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.67 : 319.23 = 104.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.67/319.23 = 104.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.67x = 319.23 × 104.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.67x = 33,370.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,370.71/212.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.91

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