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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.52, 318.60 and 89.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.52, 318.60 and 89.13 is: 133.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.52 : 318.60 = 89.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.52/318.60 = 89.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.52x = 318.60 × 89.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.52x = 28,396.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,396.82/212.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.62

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