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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.72, 318.62 and 121.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.72, 318.62 and 121.37 is: 181.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.72 : 318.62 = 121.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.72/318.62 = 121.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.72x = 318.62 × 121.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.72x = 38,669.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,669.62/212.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.79

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