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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.04, 318.06 and 90.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.04, 318.06 and 90.30 is: 135.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.04 : 318.06 = 90.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.04/318.06 = 90.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.04x = 318.06 × 90.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.04x = 28,720.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,720.82/212.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.45

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