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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.85, 292.37 and 124.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.85, 292.37 and 124.54 is: 171.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.85 : 292.37 = 124.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.85/292.37 = 124.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.85x = 292.37 × 124.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.85x = 36,409.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,409.68/211.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.87

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