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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.42, 315.15 and 102.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.42, 315.15 and 102.18 is: 153.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.42 : 315.15 = 102.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.42/315.15 = 102.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.42x = 315.15 × 102.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.42x = 32,202.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,202.03/210.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.04

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