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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.16, 290.06 and 131.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.16, 290.06 and 131.55 is: 181.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.16 : 290.06 = 131.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.16/290.06 = 131.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.16x = 290.06 × 131.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.16x = 38,156.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,156.74/210.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.56

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