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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.12, 290.16 and 132.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.12, 290.16 and 132.54 is: 183.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.12 : 290.16 = 132.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.12/290.16 = 132.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.12x = 290.16 × 132.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.12x = 38,457.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,457.81/210.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.03

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