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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.59, 315.67 and 80.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.59, 315.67 and 80.56 is: 120.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.59 : 315.67 = 80.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.59/315.67 = 80.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.59x = 315.67 × 80.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.59x = 25,429.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,429.78/210.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.75

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