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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.53, 291.99 and 124.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.53, 291.99 and 124.29 is: 171.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.53 : 291.99 = 124.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.53/291.99 = 124.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.53x = 291.99 × 124.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.53x = 36,291.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,291.44/211.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.57

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