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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.43, 291.65 and 124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.43, 291.65 and 124.08 is: 171.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.43 : 291.65 = 124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.43/291.65 = 124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.43x = 291.65 × 124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.43x = 36,187.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,187.31/211.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.16

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