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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.05, 314.98 and 107.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.05, 314.98 and 107.31 is: 160.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.05 : 314.98 = 107.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.05/314.98 = 107.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.05x = 314.98 × 107.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.05x = 33,800.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,800.50/210.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.92

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