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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.02, 292.48 and 124.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.02, 292.48 and 124.67 is: 171.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.02 : 292.48 = 124.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.02/292.48 = 124.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.02x = 292.48 × 124.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.02x = 36,463.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,463.90/212.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.99

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