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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.42, 318.66 and 68.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.42, 318.66 and 68.12 is: 102.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.42 : 318.66 = 68.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.42/318.66 = 68.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.42x = 318.66 × 68.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.42x = 21,707.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,707.12/212.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.19

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