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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.61, 315.92 and 102.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.61, 315.92 and 102.48 is: 153.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.61 : 315.92 = 102.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.61/315.92 = 102.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.61x = 315.92 × 102.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.61x = 32,375.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,375.48/210.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.72

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