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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.01, 317.89 and 90.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.01, 317.89 and 90.21 is: 135.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.01 : 317.89 = 90.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.01/317.89 = 90.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.01x = 317.89 × 90.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.01x = 28,676.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,676.86/212.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.26

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