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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.89, 317.61 and 90.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.89, 317.61 and 90.06 is: 134.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.89 : 317.61 = 90.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.89/317.61 = 90.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.89x = 317.61 × 90.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.89x = 28,603.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,603.96/211.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.99

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