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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.43, 318.65 and 75.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.43, 318.65 and 75.45 is: 113.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.43 : 318.65 = 75.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.43/318.65 = 75.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.43x = 318.65 × 75.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.43x = 24,041.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,041.77/212.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.18

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