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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.90, 319.45 and 110.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.90, 319.45 and 110.18 is: 165.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.90 : 319.45 = 110.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.90/319.45 = 110.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.90x = 319.45 × 110.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.90x = 35,195.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,195.78/212.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.32

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