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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.39, 318.60 and 90.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.39, 318.60 and 90.67 is: 136.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.39 : 318.60 = 90.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.39/318.60 = 90.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.39x = 318.60 × 90.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.39x = 28,887.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,887.46/212.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.01

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