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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.34, 318.50 and 68.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.34, 318.50 and 68.04 is: 102.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.34 : 318.50 = 68.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.34/318.50 = 68.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.34x = 318.50 × 68.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.34x = 21,670.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,670.74/212.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.06

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