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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.96, 317.64 and 90.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.96, 317.64 and 90.10 is: 135.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.96 : 317.64 = 90.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.96/317.64 = 90.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.96x = 317.64 × 90.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.96x = 28,619.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,619.36/211.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.02

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