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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.39, 318.59 and 75.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.39, 318.59 and 75.45 is: 113.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.39 : 318.59 = 75.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.39/318.59 = 75.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.39x = 318.59 × 75.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.39x = 24,037.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,037.24/212.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.18

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