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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.86, 316.20 and 102.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.86, 316.20 and 102.68 is: 153.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.86 : 316.20 = 102.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.86/316.20 = 102.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.86x = 316.20 × 102.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.86x = 32,467.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,467.42/210.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.98

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