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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.54, 318.84 and 75.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.54, 318.84 and 75.57 is: 113.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.54 : 318.84 = 75.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.54/318.84 = 75.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.54x = 318.84 × 75.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.54x = 24,094.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,094.74/212.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.37

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