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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.10, 289.93 and 116.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.10, 289.93 and 116.85 is: 161.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.10 : 289.93 = 116.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.10/289.93 = 116.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.10x = 289.93 × 116.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.10x = 33,878.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,878.32/210.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.25

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