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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.05, 289.88 and 116.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.05, 289.88 and 116.81 is: 161.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.05 : 289.88 = 116.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.05/289.88 = 116.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.05x = 289.88 × 116.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.05x = 33,858.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,858.85/210.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.19

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