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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.60, 319.08 and 90.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.60, 319.08 and 90.95 is: 136.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.60 : 319.08 = 90.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.60/319.08 = 90.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.60x = 319.08 × 90.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.60x = 29,020.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,020.33/212.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.50

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