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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.62, 317.25 and 89.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.62, 317.25 and 89.97 is: 134.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.62 : 317.25 = 89.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.62/317.25 = 89.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.62x = 317.25 × 89.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.62x = 28,541.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,541.79/211.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.87

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