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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.05, 289.87 and 116.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.05, 289.87 and 116.79 is: 161.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.05 : 289.87 = 116.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.05/289.87 = 116.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.05x = 289.87 × 116.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.05x = 33,854.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,854.71/210.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.18

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