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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.07, 289.89 and 116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.07, 289.89 and 116.82 is: 161.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.07 : 289.89 = 116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.07/289.89 = 116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.07x = 289.89 × 116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.07x = 33,862.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,862.92/210.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.20

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