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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.70, 315.96 and 80.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.70, 315.96 and 80.66 is: 120.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.70 : 315.96 = 80.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.70/315.96 = 80.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.70x = 315.96 × 80.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.70x = 25,485.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,485.33/210.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.96

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