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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.13, 318.19 and 60.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.13, 318.19 and 60.13 is: 90.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.13 : 318.19 = 60.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.13/318.19 = 60.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.13x = 318.19 × 60.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.13x = 19,131.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,131.02/212.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.19

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