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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.48, 315.52 and 88.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.48, 315.52 and 88.64 is: 132.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.48 : 315.52 = 88.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.48/315.52 = 88.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.48x = 315.52 × 88.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.48x = 27,967.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,967.69/210.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.88

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