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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.71, 318.97 and 90.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.71, 318.97 and 90.91 is: 136.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.71 : 318.97 = 90.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.71/318.97 = 90.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.71x = 318.97 × 90.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.71x = 28,997.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,997.56/212.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.32

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