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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.56, 318.54 and 90.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.56, 318.54 and 90.94 is: 136.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.56 : 318.54 = 90.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.56/318.54 = 90.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.56x = 318.54 × 90.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.56x = 28,968.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,968.03/212.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.28

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