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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.95, 319.20 and 104.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.95, 319.20 and 104.68 is: 156.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.95 : 319.20 = 104.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.95/319.20 = 104.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.95x = 319.20 × 104.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.95x = 33,413.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,413.86/212.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.91

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