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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.29, 314.91 and 107.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.29, 314.91 and 107.21 is: 160.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.29 : 314.91 = 107.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.29/314.91 = 107.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.29x = 314.91 × 107.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.29x = 33,759.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,759.93/210.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.54

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