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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.93, 292.46 and 124.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.93, 292.46 and 124.61 is: 171.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.93 : 292.46 = 124.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.93/292.46 = 124.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.93x = 292.46 × 124.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.93x = 36,441.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,441.36/211.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.95

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