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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.70, 318.93 and 75.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.70, 318.93 and 75.73 is: 113.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.70 : 318.93 = 75.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.70/318.93 = 75.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.70x = 318.93 × 75.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.70x = 24,152.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,152.57/212.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.55

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