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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.64, 318.68 and 90.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.64, 318.68 and 90.76 is: 136.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.64 : 318.68 = 90.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.64/318.68 = 90.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.64x = 318.68 × 90.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.64x = 28,921.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,921.80/212.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.01

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