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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.54, 318.83 and 68.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.54, 318.83 and 68.25 is: 102.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.54 : 318.83 = 68.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.54/318.83 = 68.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.54x = 318.83 × 68.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.54x = 21,759.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,759.81/212.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.38

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