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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.98, 292.49 and 124.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.98, 292.49 and 124.66 is: 172.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.98 : 292.49 = 124.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.98/292.49 = 124.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.98x = 292.49 × 124.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.98x = 36,461.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,461.80/211.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.01

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