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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.38, 318.60 and 90.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.38, 318.60 and 90.65 is: 135.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.38 : 318.60 = 90.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.38/318.60 = 90.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.38x = 318.60 × 90.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.38x = 28,881.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,881.89/212.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.99

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