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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.80, 316.43 and 89.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.80, 316.43 and 89.15 is: 133.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.80 : 316.43 = 89.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.80/316.43 = 89.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.80x = 316.43 × 89.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.80x = 28,207.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,207.71/210.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.81

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