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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.51, 318.75 and 89.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.51, 318.75 and 89.07 is: 133.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.51 : 318.75 = 89.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.51/318.75 = 89.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.51x = 318.75 × 89.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.51x = 28,389.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,389.53/212.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.59

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