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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.72, 316 and 95.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.72, 316 and 95.04 is: 142.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.72 : 316 = 95.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.72/316 = 95.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.72x = 316 × 95.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.72x = 30,032.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,032.64/210.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.52

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