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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.80, 316.13 and 71.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.80, 316.13 and 71.96 is: 107.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.80 : 316.13 = 71.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.80/316.13 = 71.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.80x = 316.13 × 71.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.80x = 22,749.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,749.64/210.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.92

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