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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.54, 291.87 and 124.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.54, 291.87 and 124.21 is: 171.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.54 : 291.87 = 124.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.54/291.87 = 124.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.54x = 291.87 × 124.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.54x = 36,253.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,253.17/211.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.38

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