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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.61, 318.90 and 90.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.61, 318.90 and 90.80 is: 136.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.61 : 318.90 = 90.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.61/318.90 = 90.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.61x = 318.90 × 90.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.61x = 28,954.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,954.53/212.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.19

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