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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.77, 316.23 and 101.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.77, 316.23 and 101.12 is: 151.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.77 : 316.23 = 101.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.77/316.23 = 101.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.77x = 316.23 × 101.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.77x = 31,977.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,977.18/210.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.72

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