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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.32, 318.49 and 68.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.32, 318.49 and 68.04 is: 102.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.32 : 318.49 = 68.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.32/318.49 = 68.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.32x = 318.49 × 68.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.32x = 21,669.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,669.89/212.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.06

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