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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.79, 315.91 and 108.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.79, 315.91 and 108.10 is: 162.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.79 : 315.91 = 108.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.79/315.91 = 108.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.79x = 315.91 × 108.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.79x = 34,149.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,149.87/210.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.01

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