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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.90, 316.35 and 80.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.90, 316.35 and 80.87 is: 121.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.90 : 316.35 = 80.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.90/316.35 = 80.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.90x = 316.35 × 80.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.90x = 25,583.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,583.22/210.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.31

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