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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.72, 319.38 and 110.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.72, 319.38 and 110.08 is: 165.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.72 : 319.38 = 110.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.72/319.38 = 110.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.72x = 319.38 × 110.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.72x = 35,157.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,157.35/212.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.28

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