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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.79, 319.18 and 68.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.79, 319.18 and 68.51 is: 102.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.79 : 319.18 = 68.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.79/319.18 = 68.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.79x = 319.18 × 68.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.79x = 21,865.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,865.43/212.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.76

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