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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.62, 316.02 and 101.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.62, 316.02 and 101.03 is: 151.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.62 : 316.02 = 101.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.62/316.02 = 101.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.62x = 316.02 × 101.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.62x = 31,925.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,925.92/210.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.58

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