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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.73, 315.60 and 102.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.73, 315.60 and 102.55 is: 153.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.73 : 315.60 = 102.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.73/315.60 = 102.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.73x = 315.60 × 102.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.73x = 32,364.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,364.78/210.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.58

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