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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.96, 319.62 and 104.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.96, 319.62 and 104.88 is: 157.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.96 : 319.62 = 104.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.96/319.62 = 104.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.96x = 319.62 × 104.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.96x = 33,521.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,521.75/212.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.41

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