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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.98, 292.53 and 124.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.98, 292.53 and 124.65 is: 172.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.98 : 292.53 = 124.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.98/292.53 = 124.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.98x = 292.53 × 124.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.98x = 36,463.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,463.86/211.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.02

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