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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.78, 316.23 and 89.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.78, 316.23 and 89.04 is: 133.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.78 : 316.23 = 89.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.78/316.23 = 89.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.78x = 316.23 × 89.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.78x = 28,157.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,157.12/210.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.59

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