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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.65, 315.71 and 95.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.65, 315.71 and 95.09 is: 142.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.65 : 315.71 = 95.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.65/315.71 = 95.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.65x = 315.71 × 95.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.65x = 30,020.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,020.39/210.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.51

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