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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.91, 319.50 and 75.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.91, 319.50 and 75.95 is: 113.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.91 : 319.50 = 75.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.91/319.50 = 75.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.91x = 319.50 × 75.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.91x = 24,266.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,266.03/212.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.98

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