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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.72, 316.14 and 88.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.72, 316.14 and 88.96 is: 133.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.72 : 316.14 = 88.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.72/316.14 = 88.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.72x = 316.14 × 88.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.72x = 28,123.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,123.81/210.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.47

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