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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.20, 316.88 and 89.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.20, 316.88 and 89.56 is: 134.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.20 : 316.88 = 89.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.20/316.88 = 89.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.20x = 316.88 × 89.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.20x = 28,379.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,379.77/211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.37

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