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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.19, 315.16 and 101.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.19, 315.16 and 101.87 is: 152.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.19 : 315.16 = 101.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.19/315.16 = 101.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.19x = 315.16 × 101.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.19x = 32,105.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,105.35/210.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.74

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