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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.12, 315.22 and 123.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.12, 315.22 and 123.42 is: 185.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.12 : 315.22 = 123.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.12/315.22 = 123.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.12x = 315.22 × 123.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.12x = 38,904.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,904.45/210.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.15

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