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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.65, 315.77 and 107.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.65, 315.77 and 107.87 is: 161.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.65 : 315.77 = 107.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.65/315.77 = 107.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.65x = 315.77 × 107.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.65x = 34,059.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,059.99/210.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.69

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