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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.80, 316.35 and 89.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.80, 316.35 and 89.12 is: 133.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.80 : 316.35 = 89.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.80/316.35 = 89.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.80x = 316.35 × 89.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.80x = 28,193.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,193.11/210.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.74

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