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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.88, 316.26 and 89.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.88, 316.26 and 89.12 is: 133.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.88 : 316.26 = 89.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.88/316.26 = 89.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.88x = 316.26 × 89.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.88x = 28,185.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,185.09/210.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.65

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