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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.72, 316.08 and 88.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.72, 316.08 and 88.97 is: 133.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.72 : 316.08 = 88.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.72/316.08 = 88.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.72x = 316.08 × 88.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.72x = 28,121.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,121.58/210.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.45

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