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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.01, 315.09 and 101.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.01, 315.09 and 101.79 is: 152.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.01 : 315.09 = 101.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.01/315.09 = 101.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.01x = 315.09 × 101.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.01x = 32,070.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,070.93/210.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.71

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