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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.14, 318.01 and 90.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.14, 318.01 and 90.24 is: 135.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.14 : 318.01 = 90.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.14/318.01 = 90.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.14x = 318.01 × 90.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.14x = 28,697.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,697.22/212.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.27

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