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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.62, 318.82 and 90.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.62, 318.82 and 90.86 is: 136.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.62 : 318.82 = 90.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.62/318.82 = 90.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.62x = 318.82 × 90.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.62x = 28,967.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,967.99/212.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.24

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