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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.72, 318.47 and 121.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.72, 318.47 and 121.14 is: 181.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.72 : 318.47 = 121.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.72/318.47 = 121.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.72x = 318.47 × 121.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.72x = 38,578.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,578.85/212.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.36

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