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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.09, 291.31 and 123.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.09, 291.31 and 123.82 is: 170.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.09 : 291.31 = 123.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.09/291.31 = 123.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.09x = 291.31 × 123.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.09x = 36,070.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,070.00/211.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.88

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