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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.48, 315.60 and 82.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.48, 315.60 and 82.08 is: 123.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.48 : 315.60 = 82.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.48/315.60 = 82.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.48x = 315.60 × 82.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.48x = 25,904.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,904.45/210.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.07

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