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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.34, 318.64 and 90.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.34, 318.64 and 90.70 is: 136.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.34 : 318.64 = 90.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.34/318.64 = 90.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.34x = 318.64 × 90.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.34x = 28,900.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,900.65/212.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.11

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