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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.85, 316.26 and 89.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.85, 316.26 and 89.11 is: 133.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.85 : 316.26 = 89.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.85/316.26 = 89.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.85x = 316.26 × 89.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.85x = 28,182.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,182.32/210.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.66

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