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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.76, 315.99 and 108.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.76, 315.99 and 108.01 is: 161.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.76 : 315.99 = 108.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.76/315.99 = 108.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.76x = 315.99 × 108.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.76x = 34,130.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,130.08/210.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.94

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