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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.45, 315.68 and 66.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.45, 315.68 and 66.18 is: 99.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.45 : 315.68 = 66.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.45/315.68 = 66.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.45x = 315.68 × 66.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.45x = 20,891.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,891.70/210.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.27

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