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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.95, 292.48 and 124.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.95, 292.48 and 124.61 is: 171.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.95 : 292.48 = 124.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.95/292.48 = 124.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.95x = 292.48 × 124.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.95x = 36,444.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,444.16/211.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.95

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