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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.87, 316.47 and 108.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.87, 316.47 and 108.15 is: 162.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.87 : 316.47 = 108.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.87/316.47 = 108.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.87x = 316.47 × 108.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.87x = 34,226.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,226.23/210.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.31

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