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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.27, 315.53 and 102.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.27, 315.53 and 102.03 is: 153.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.27 : 315.53 = 102.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.27/315.53 = 102.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.27x = 315.53 × 102.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.27x = 32,193.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,193.02/210.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.10

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