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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.08, 289.89 and 121.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.08, 289.89 and 121.57 is: 167.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.08 : 289.89 = 121.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.08/289.89 = 121.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.08x = 289.89 × 121.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.08x = 35,241.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,241.93/210.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.75

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