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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.01, 289.82 and 121.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.01, 289.82 and 121.50 is: 167.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.01 : 289.82 = 121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.01/289.82 = 121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.01x = 289.82 × 121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.01x = 35,212.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,212.58/210.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.67

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