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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.80, 315.72 and 125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.80, 315.72 and 125.12 is: 187.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.80 : 315.72 = 125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.80/315.72 = 125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.80x = 315.72 × 125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.80x = 39,502.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,502.89/210.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.40

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