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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.92, 316.08 and 107.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.92, 316.08 and 107.99 is: 161.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.92 : 316.08 = 107.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.92/316.08 = 107.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.92x = 316.08 × 107.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.92x = 34,131.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,131.90/210.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.83

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