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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.31, 318.48 and 68.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.31, 318.48 and 68.03 is: 102.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.31 : 318.48 = 68.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.31/318.48 = 68.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.31x = 318.48 × 68.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.31x = 21,665.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,665.85/212.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.05

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