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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.45, 315.82 and 102.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.45, 315.82 and 102.31 is: 153.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.45 : 315.82 = 102.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.45/315.82 = 102.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.45x = 315.82 × 102.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.45x = 32,312.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,312.08/210.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.54

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