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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.25, 318.36 and 90.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.25, 318.36 and 90.51 is: 135.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.25 : 318.36 = 90.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.25/318.36 = 90.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.25x = 318.36 × 90.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.25x = 28,814.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,814.76/212.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.76

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