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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.10, 315.34 and 123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.10, 315.34 and 123.52 is: 185.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.10 : 315.34 = 123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.10/315.34 = 123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.10x = 315.34 × 123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.10x = 38,950.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,950.80/210.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.39

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