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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.69, 318.66 and 96.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.69, 318.66 and 96.95 is: 145.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.69 : 318.66 = 96.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.69/318.66 = 96.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.69x = 318.66 × 96.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.69x = 30,894.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,894.09/212.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.25

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