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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.71, 319.07 and 90.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.71, 319.07 and 90.85 is: 136.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.71 : 319.07 = 90.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.71/319.07 = 90.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.71x = 319.07 × 90.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.71x = 28,987.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,987.51/212.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.28

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