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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.45, 318.76 and 90.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.45, 318.76 and 90.71 is: 136.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.45 : 318.76 = 90.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.45/318.76 = 90.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.45x = 318.76 × 90.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.45x = 28,914.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,914.72/212.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.10

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