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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.58, 319.02 and 90.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.58, 319.02 and 90.92 is: 136.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.58 : 319.02 = 90.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.58/319.02 = 90.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.58x = 319.02 × 90.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.58x = 29,006.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,006.44/212.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.45

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