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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.99, 316.46 and 80.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.99, 316.46 and 80.96 is: 121.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.99 : 316.46 = 80.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.99/316.46 = 80.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.99x = 316.46 × 80.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.99x = 25,618.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,618.61/210.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.42

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