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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.99, 319.16 and 104.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.99, 319.16 and 104.85 is: 157.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.99 : 319.16 = 104.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.99/319.16 = 104.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.99x = 319.16 × 104.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.99x = 33,463.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,463.40/212.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.12

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