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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.65, 290.72 and 122.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.65, 290.72 and 122.13 is: 168.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.65 : 290.72 = 122.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.65/290.72 = 122.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.65x = 290.72 × 122.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.65x = 35,505.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,505.02/210.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.55

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