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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.94, 318.72 and 110.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.94, 318.72 and 110.09 is: 164.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.94 : 318.72 = 110.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.94/318.72 = 110.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.94x = 318.72 × 110.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.94x = 35,086.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,086.70/212.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.77

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