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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.72, 316 and 124.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.72, 316 and 124.05 is: 186.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.72 : 316 = 124.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.72/316 = 124.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.72x = 316 × 124.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.72x = 39,199.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,199.80/210.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.03

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