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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.54, 315.74 and 88.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.54, 315.74 and 88.80 is: 133.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.54 : 315.74 = 88.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.54/315.74 = 88.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.54x = 315.74 × 88.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.54x = 28,037.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,037.71/210.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.17

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