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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.65, 316.08 and 95.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.65, 316.08 and 95.13 is: 142.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.65 : 316.08 = 95.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.65/316.08 = 95.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.65x = 316.08 × 95.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.65x = 30,068.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,068.69/210.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.75

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