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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.12, 445.72 and 102.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.12, 445.72 and 102.10 is: 153.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.12 : 445.72 = 102.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.12/445.72 = 102.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.12x = 445.72 × 102.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.12x = 45,505.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,505.78/297.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.16

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