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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.01, 319.53 and 68.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.01, 319.53 and 68.68 is: 103.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.01 : 319.53 = 68.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.01/319.53 = 68.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.01x = 319.53 × 68.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.01x = 21,945.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,945.32/213.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.02

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