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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.01, 292.54 and 124.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.01, 292.54 and 124.71 is: 172.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.01 : 292.54 = 124.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.01/292.54 = 124.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.01x = 292.54 × 124.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.01x = 36,482.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,482.66/212.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.08

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