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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.36, 315.56 and 88.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.36, 315.56 and 88.66 is: 132.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.36 : 315.56 = 88.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.36/315.56 = 88.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.36x = 315.56 × 88.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.36x = 27,975.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,975.53/210.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.99

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