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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.23, 318.45 and 90.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.23, 318.45 and 90.59 is: 135.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.23 : 318.45 = 90.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.23/318.45 = 90.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.23x = 318.45 × 90.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.23x = 28,848.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,848.39/212.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.93

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