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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.51, 318.89 and 90.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.51, 318.89 and 90.81 is: 136.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.51 : 318.89 = 90.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.51/318.89 = 90.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.51x = 318.89 × 90.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.51x = 28,957.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,957.95/212.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.27

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