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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.59, 318.89 and 75.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.59, 318.89 and 75.64 is: 113.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.59 : 318.89 = 75.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.59/318.89 = 75.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.59x = 318.89 × 75.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.59x = 24,120.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,120.84/212.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.46

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