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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.52, 317.12 and 89.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.52, 317.12 and 89.87 is: 134.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.52 : 317.12 = 89.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.52/317.12 = 89.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.52x = 317.12 × 89.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.52x = 28,499.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,499.77/211.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.74

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