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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.43, 315.42 and 88.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.43, 315.42 and 88.75 is: 133.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.43 : 315.42 = 88.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.43/315.42 = 88.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.43x = 315.42 × 88.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.43x = 27,993.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,993.53/210.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.03

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