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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.64, 319.03 and 75.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.64, 319.03 and 75.66 is: 113.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.64 : 319.03 = 75.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.64/319.03 = 75.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.64x = 319.03 × 75.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.64x = 24,136.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,136.71/212.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.51

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