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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.21, 290.07 and 122.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.21, 290.07 and 122.87 is: 169.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.21 : 290.07 = 122.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.21/290.07 = 122.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.21x = 290.07 × 122.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.21x = 35,639.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,639.45/210.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.54

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