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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.32, 291.60 and 123.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.32, 291.60 and 123.99 is: 171.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.32 : 291.60 = 123.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.32/291.60 = 123.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.32x = 291.60 × 123.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.32x = 36,155.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,155.48/211.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.09

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