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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.96, 319.19 and 91.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.96, 319.19 and 91.19 is: 136.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.96 : 319.19 = 91.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.96/319.19 = 91.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.96x = 319.19 × 91.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.96x = 29,104.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,104.88/212.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.67

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