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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.44, 291.81 and 124.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.44, 291.81 and 124.14 is: 171.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.44 : 291.81 = 124.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.44/291.81 = 124.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.44x = 291.81 × 124.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.44x = 36,225.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,225.29/211.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.33

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