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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.14, 315.32 and 81.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.14, 315.32 and 81.88 is: 122.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.14 : 315.32 = 81.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.14/315.32 = 81.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.14x = 315.32 × 81.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.14x = 25,818.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,818.40/210.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.86

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