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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.63, 292.02 and 123.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.63, 292.02 and 123.11 is: 169.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.63 : 292.02 = 123.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.63/292.02 = 123.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.63x = 292.02 × 123.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.63x = 35,950.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,950.58/211.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.87

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