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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.95, 292.52 and 129.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.95, 292.52 and 129.07 is: 178.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.95 : 292.52 = 129.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.95/292.52 = 129.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.95x = 292.52 × 129.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.95x = 37,755.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,755.56/211.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.13

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