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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.89, 292.44 and 124.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.89, 292.44 and 124.59 is: 171.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.89 : 292.44 = 124.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.89/292.44 = 124.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.89x = 292.44 × 124.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.89x = 36,435.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,435.10/211.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.95

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