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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.90, 319.41 and 68.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.90, 319.41 and 68.58 is: 102.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.90 : 319.41 = 68.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.90/319.41 = 68.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.90x = 319.41 × 68.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.90x = 21,905.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,905.14/212.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.89

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