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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.80, 316.20 and 89.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.80, 316.20 and 89.08 is: 133.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.80 : 316.20 = 89.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.80/316.20 = 89.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.80x = 316.20 × 89.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.80x = 28,166.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,166.31/210.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.62

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