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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.98, 315.98 and 108.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.98, 315.98 and 108.01 is: 161.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.98 : 315.98 = 108.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.98/315.98 = 108.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.98x = 315.98 × 108.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.98x = 34,129.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,129.00/210.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.76

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