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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.20, 315.29 and 100.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.20, 315.29 and 100.59 is: 150.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.20 : 315.29 = 100.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.20/315.29 = 100.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.20x = 315.29 × 100.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.20x = 31,715.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,715.02/210.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.88

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