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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.72, 318.90 and 104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.72, 318.90 and 104.58 is: 156.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.72 : 318.90 = 104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.72/318.90 = 104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.72x = 318.90 × 104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.72x = 33,350.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,350.56/212.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.78

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