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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.20, 318.36 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.20, 318.36 and 90.48 is: 135.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.20 : 318.36 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.20/318.36 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.20x = 318.36 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.20x = 28,806.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,806.75/212.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.75

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