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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.60, 291.92 and 123.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.60, 291.92 and 123.06 is: 169.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.60 : 291.92 = 123.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.60/291.92 = 123.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.60x = 291.92 × 123.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.60x = 35,925.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,925.19/211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.78

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