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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.88, 319.09 and 89.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.88, 319.09 and 89.55 is: 134.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.88 : 319.09 = 89.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.88/319.09 = 89.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.88x = 319.09 × 89.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.88x = 28,573.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,573.56/212.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.22

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