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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.55, 318.96 and 75.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.55, 318.96 and 75.60 is: 113.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.55 : 318.96 = 75.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.55/318.96 = 75.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.55x = 318.96 × 75.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.55x = 24,112.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,112.46/212.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.44

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