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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.53, 318.93 and 90.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.53, 318.93 and 90.80 is: 136.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.53 : 318.93 = 90.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.53/318.93 = 90.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.53x = 318.93 × 90.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.53x = 28,957.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,957.25/212.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.25

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