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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.10, 318.24 and 90.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.10, 318.24 and 90.42 is: 135.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.10 : 318.24 = 90.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.10/318.24 = 90.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.10x = 318.24 × 90.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.10x = 28,775.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,775.26/212.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.67

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