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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.09, 315.18 and 73.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.09, 315.18 and 73.13 is: 109.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.09 : 315.18 = 73.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.09/315.18 = 73.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.09x = 315.18 × 73.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.09x = 23,050.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,050.87/210.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.72

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