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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.44, 315.60 and 102.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.44, 315.60 and 102.32 is: 153.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.44 : 315.60 = 102.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.44/315.60 = 102.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.44x = 315.60 × 102.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.44x = 32,292.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,292.19/210.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.45

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