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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.30, 318.51 and 90.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.30, 318.51 and 90.66 is: 136.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.30 : 318.51 = 90.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.30/318.51 = 90.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.30x = 318.51 × 90.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.30x = 28,876.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,876.12/212.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.02

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