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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.66, 319.01 and 90.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.66, 319.01 and 90.88 is: 136.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.66 : 319.01 = 90.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.66/319.01 = 90.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.66x = 319.01 × 90.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.66x = 28,991.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,991.63/212.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.33

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