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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.80, 315.72 and 102.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.80, 315.72 and 102.44 is: 153.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.80 : 315.72 = 102.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.80/315.72 = 102.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.80x = 315.72 × 102.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.80x = 32,342.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,342.36/210.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.43

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