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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.89, 316.34 and 89.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.89, 316.34 and 89.14 is: 133.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.89 : 316.34 = 89.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.89/316.34 = 89.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.89x = 316.34 × 89.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.89x = 28,198.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,198.55/210.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.71

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