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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.60, 316.08 and 88.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.60, 316.08 and 88.95 is: 133.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.60 : 316.08 = 88.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.60/316.08 = 88.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.60x = 316.08 × 88.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.60x = 28,115.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,115.32/210.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.50

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