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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.27, 315.23 and 101.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.27, 315.23 and 101.91 is: 152.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.27 : 315.23 = 101.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.27/315.23 = 101.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.27x = 315.23 × 101.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.27x = 32,124.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,124.58/210.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.78

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