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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.56, 316.02 and 100.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.56, 316.02 and 100.94 is: 151.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.56 : 316.02 = 100.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.56/316.02 = 100.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.56x = 316.02 × 100.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.56x = 31,897.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,897.48/210.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.49

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