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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.66, 292.12 and 123.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.66, 292.12 and 123.14 is: 169.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.66 : 292.12 = 123.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.66/292.12 = 123.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.66x = 292.12 × 123.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.66x = 35,971.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,971.66/211.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.95

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