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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.95, 316.52 and 102.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.95, 316.52 and 102.81 is: 154.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.95 : 316.52 = 102.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.95/316.52 = 102.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.95x = 316.52 × 102.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.95x = 32,541.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,541.42/210.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.26

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