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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.56, 292.01 and 123.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.56, 292.01 and 123.11 is: 169.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.56 : 292.01 = 123.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.56/292.01 = 123.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.56x = 292.01 × 123.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.56x = 35,948.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,948.37/211.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.92

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