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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.62, 316.02 and 80.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.62, 316.02 and 80.68 is: 121.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.62 : 316.02 = 80.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.62/316.02 = 80.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.62x = 316.02 × 80.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.62x = 25,496.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,496.49/210.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.05

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