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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.28, 318.45 and 90.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.28, 318.45 and 90.60 is: 135.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.28 : 318.45 = 90.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.28/318.45 = 90.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.28x = 318.45 × 90.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.28x = 28,851.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,851.57/212.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.91

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