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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.66, 290.75 and 136.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.66, 290.75 and 136.95 is: 189.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.66 : 290.75 = 136.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.66/290.75 = 136.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.66x = 290.75 × 136.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.66x = 39,818.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,818.21/210.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.02

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