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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.13, 318.32 and 90.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.13, 318.32 and 90.41 is: 135.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.13 : 318.32 = 90.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.13/318.32 = 90.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.13x = 318.32 × 90.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.13x = 28,777.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,777.27/212.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.66

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