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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.01, 292.53 and 129.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.01, 292.53 and 129.12 is: 178.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.01 : 292.53 = 129.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.01/292.53 = 129.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.01x = 292.53 × 129.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.01x = 37,771.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,771.47/212.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.16

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