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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.35, 315.34 and 102.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.35, 315.34 and 102.21 is: 153.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.35 : 315.34 = 102.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.35/315.34 = 102.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.35x = 315.34 × 102.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.35x = 32,230.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,230.65/210.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.23

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