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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.72, 316.10 and 89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.72, 316.10 and 89 is: 133.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.72 : 316.10 = 89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.72/316.10 = 89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.72x = 316.10 × 89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.72x = 28,132.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,132.90/210.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.51

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