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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.80, 292.32 and 124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.80, 292.32 and 124.56 is: 171.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.80 : 292.32 = 124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.80/292.32 = 124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.80x = 292.32 × 124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.80x = 36,411.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,411.38/211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.91

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