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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.36, 316.15 and 102.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.36, 316.15 and 102.23 is: 153.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.36 : 316.15 = 102.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.36/316.15 = 102.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.36x = 316.15 × 102.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.36x = 32,319.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,319.36/210.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.64

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