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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.38, 291.72 and 124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.38, 291.72 and 124.12 is: 171.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.38 : 291.72 = 124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.38/291.72 = 124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.38x = 291.72 × 124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.38x = 36,208.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,208.29/211.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.29

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