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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.55, 315.73 and 124.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.55, 315.73 and 124.05 is: 186.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.55 : 315.73 = 124.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.55/315.73 = 124.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.55x = 315.73 × 124.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.55x = 39,167.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,167.10/210.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.02

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