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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.53, 318.75 and 75.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.53, 318.75 and 75.58 is: 113.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.53 : 318.75 = 75.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.53/318.75 = 75.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.53x = 318.75 × 75.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.53x = 24,089.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,089.53/212.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.35

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