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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.70, 318.83 and 68.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.70, 318.83 and 68.32 is: 102.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.70 : 318.83 = 68.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.70/318.83 = 68.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.70x = 318.83 × 68.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.70x = 21,782.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,782.47/212.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.41

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