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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.49, 315.80 and 80.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.49, 315.80 and 80.55 is: 120.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.49 : 315.80 = 80.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.49/315.80 = 80.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.49x = 315.80 × 80.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.49x = 25,437.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,437.69/210.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.85

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