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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.42, 290.42 and 123.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.42, 290.42 and 123.14 is: 169.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.42 : 290.42 = 123.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.42/290.42 = 123.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.42x = 290.42 × 123.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.42x = 35,762.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,762.32/210.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.96

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