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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.93, 319.38 and 68.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.93, 319.38 and 68.64 is: 102.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.93 : 319.38 = 68.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.93/319.38 = 68.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.93x = 319.38 × 68.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.93x = 21,920.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,920.65/212.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.95

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