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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.95, 316.56 and 89.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.95, 316.56 and 89.21 is: 133.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.95 : 316.56 = 89.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.95/316.56 = 89.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.95x = 316.56 × 89.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.95x = 28,238.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,238.73/210.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.87

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