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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.42, 315.61 and 71.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.42, 315.61 and 71.59 is: 107.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.42 : 315.61 = 71.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.42/315.61 = 71.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.42x = 315.61 × 71.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.42x = 22,594.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,594.55/210.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.38

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