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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.16, 318.21 and 75.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.16, 318.21 and 75.21 is: 112.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.16 : 318.21 = 75.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.16/318.21 = 75.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.16x = 318.21 × 75.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.16x = 23,932.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,932.57/212.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.80

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