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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.68, 318.90 and 98.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.68, 318.90 and 98.68 is: 147.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.68 : 318.90 = 98.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.68/318.90 = 98.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.68x = 318.90 × 98.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.68x = 31,469.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,469.05/212.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.96

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