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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.41, 291.62 and 124.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.41, 291.62 and 124.07 is: 171.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.41 : 291.62 = 124.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.41/291.62 = 124.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.41x = 291.62 × 124.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.41x = 36,180.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,180.15/211.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.14

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