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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.65, 317.52 and 89.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.65, 317.52 and 89.85 is: 134.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.65 : 317.52 = 89.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.65/317.52 = 89.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.65x = 317.52 × 89.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.65x = 28,529.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,529.17/211.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.79

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