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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.05, 289.89 and 122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.05, 289.89 and 122.72 is: 169.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.05 : 289.89 = 122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.05/289.89 = 122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.05x = 289.89 × 122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.05x = 35,573.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,573.85/210.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.36

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