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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.59, 315.78 and 94.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.59, 315.78 and 94.96 is: 142.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.59 : 315.78 = 94.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.59/315.78 = 94.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.59x = 315.78 × 94.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.59x = 29,985.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,985.27/210.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.39

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