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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.97, 319.59 and 91.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.97, 319.59 and 91.23 is: 136.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.97 : 319.59 = 91.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.97/319.59 = 91.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.97x = 319.59 × 91.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.97x = 29,156.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,156.20/212.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.90

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