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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.81, 316.08 and 108.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.81, 316.08 and 108.02 is: 161.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.81 : 316.08 = 108.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.81/316.08 = 108.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.81x = 316.08 × 108.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.81x = 34,140.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,140.98/210.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.95

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