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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.45, 315.82 and 88.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.45, 315.82 and 88.71 is: 133.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.45 : 315.82 = 88.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.45/315.82 = 88.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.45x = 315.82 × 88.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.45x = 28,016.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,016.39/210.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.13

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