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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.26, 291.45 and 123.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.26, 291.45 and 123.93 is: 170.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.26 : 291.45 = 123.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.26/291.45 = 123.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.26x = 291.45 × 123.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.26x = 36,119.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,119.40/211.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.97

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