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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.45, 318.68 and 68.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.45, 318.68 and 68.18 is: 102.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.45 : 318.68 = 68.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.45/318.68 = 68.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.45x = 318.68 × 68.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.45x = 21,727.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,727.60/212.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.27

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