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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.94, 316.20 and 102.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.94, 316.20 and 102.54 is: 153.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.94 : 316.20 = 102.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.94/316.20 = 102.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.94x = 316.20 × 102.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.94x = 32,423.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,423.15/210.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.71

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