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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.98, 316.16 and 102.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.98, 316.16 and 102.54 is: 153.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.98 : 316.16 = 102.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.98/316.16 = 102.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.98x = 316.16 × 102.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.98x = 32,419.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,419.05/210.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.66

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