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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.93, 291.03 and 128.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.93, 291.03 and 128.16 is: 176.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.93 : 291.03 = 128.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.93/291.03 = 128.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.93x = 291.03 × 128.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.93x = 37,298.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,298.40/210.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.83

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