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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.67, 317.72 and 89.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.67, 317.72 and 89.98 is: 135.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.67 : 317.72 = 89.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.67/317.72 = 89.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.67x = 317.72 × 89.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.67x = 28,588.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,588.45/211.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.06

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