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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.12, 316.57 and 89.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.12, 316.57 and 89.35 is: 133.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.12 : 316.57 = 89.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.12/316.57 = 89.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.12x = 316.57 × 89.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.12x = 28,285.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,285.53/211.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.98

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