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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.32, 319.98 and 69.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.32, 319.98 and 69.12 is: 103.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.32 : 319.98 = 69.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.32/319.98 = 69.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.32x = 319.98 × 69.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.32x = 22,117.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,117.02/213.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.68

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