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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.06, 289.87 and 115.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.06, 289.87 and 115.53 is: 159.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.06 : 289.87 = 115.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.06/289.87 = 115.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.06x = 289.87 × 115.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.06x = 33,488.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,488.68/210.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.42

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