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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.91, 318.73 and 121.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.91, 318.73 and 121.32 is: 181.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.91 : 318.73 = 121.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.91/318.73 = 121.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.91x = 318.73 × 121.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.91x = 38,668.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,668.32/212.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.62

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