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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.16, 315.11 and 73.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.16, 315.11 and 73.15 is: 109.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.16 : 315.11 = 73.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.16/315.11 = 73.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.16x = 315.11 × 73.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.16x = 23,049.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,049.69/210.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.68

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