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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.53, 318.82 and 75.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.53, 318.82 and 75.59 is: 113.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.53 : 318.82 = 75.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.53/318.82 = 75.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.53x = 318.82 × 75.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.53x = 24,099.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,099.60/212.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.40

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