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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.45, 315.76 and 102.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.45, 315.76 and 102.25 is: 153.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.45 : 315.76 = 102.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.45/315.76 = 102.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.45x = 315.76 × 102.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.45x = 32,286.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,286.46/210.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.42

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