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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.52, 315.85 and 107.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.52, 315.85 and 107.85 is: 161.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.52 : 315.85 = 107.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.52/315.85 = 107.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.52x = 315.85 × 107.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.52x = 34,064.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,064.26/210.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.81

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