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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.06, 315.01 and 123.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.06, 315.01 and 123.42 is: 185.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.06 : 315.01 = 123.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.06/315.01 = 123.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.06x = 315.01 × 123.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.06x = 38,877.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,877.90/210.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.08

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