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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.06, 318 and 75.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.06, 318 and 75.08 is: 112.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.06 : 318 = 75.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.06/318 = 75.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.06x = 318 × 75.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.06x = 23,875.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,875.44/212.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.59

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