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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.97, 316.16 and 124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.97, 316.16 and 124.12 is: 186.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.97 : 316.16 = 124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.97/316.16 = 124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.97x = 316.16 × 124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.97x = 39,241.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,241.78/210.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.01

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