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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.94, 316.48 and 102.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.94, 316.48 and 102.74 is: 154.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.94 : 316.48 = 102.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.94/316.48 = 102.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.94x = 316.48 × 102.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.94x = 32,515.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,515.16/210.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.14

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