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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.56, 315.96 and 95.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.56, 315.96 and 95.08 is: 142.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.56 : 315.96 = 95.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.56/315.96 = 95.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.56x = 315.96 × 95.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.56x = 30,041.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,041.48/210.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.67

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