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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.64, 315.85 and 113.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.64, 315.85 and 113.12 is: 169.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.64 : 315.85 = 113.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.64/315.85 = 113.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.64x = 315.85 × 113.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.64x = 35,727.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,727.37/210.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.62

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