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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.55, 291.95 and 124.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.55, 291.95 and 124.25 is: 171.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.55 : 291.95 = 124.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.55/291.95 = 124.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.55x = 291.95 × 124.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.55x = 36,272.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,272.71/211.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.47

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