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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.20, 315.06 and 101.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.20, 315.06 and 101.96 is: 152.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.20 : 315.06 = 101.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.20/315.06 = 101.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.20x = 315.06 × 101.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.20x = 32,123.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,123.52/210.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.82

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