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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.52, 315.46 and 87.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.52, 315.46 and 87.07 is: 130.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.52 : 315.46 = 87.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.52/315.46 = 87.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.52x = 315.46 × 87.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.52x = 27,465.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,465.09/210.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.46

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