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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.94, 318.93 and 104.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.94, 318.93 and 104.55 is: 156.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.94 : 318.93 = 104.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.94/318.93 = 104.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.94x = 318.93 × 104.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.94x = 33,344.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,344.13/212.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.59

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