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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.48, 291.75 and 124.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.48, 291.75 and 124.10 is: 171.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.48 : 291.75 = 124.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.48/291.75 = 124.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.48x = 291.75 × 124.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.48x = 36,205.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,205.34/211.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.20

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