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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212, 292.63 and 124.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212, 292.63 and 124.66 is: 172.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212 : 292.63 = 124.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212/292.63 = 124.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212x = 292.63 × 124.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212x = 36,479.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,479.26/212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.07

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