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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.39, 291.61 and 124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.39, 291.61 and 124 is: 171.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.39 : 291.61 = 124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.39/291.61 = 124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.39x = 291.61 × 124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.39x = 36,159.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,159.02/211.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.06

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