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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.07, 315.12 and 88.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.07, 315.12 and 88.34 is: 132.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.07 : 315.12 = 88.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.07/315.12 = 88.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.07x = 315.12 × 88.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.07x = 27,837.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,837.70/210.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.52

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