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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213, 319.58 and 68.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213, 319.58 and 68.72 is: 103.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213 : 319.58 = 68.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213/319.58 = 68.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213x = 319.58 × 68.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213x = 21,959.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,959.60/213
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.10

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