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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.05, 292.62 and 123.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.05, 292.62 and 123.55 is: 170.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.05 : 292.62 = 123.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.05/292.62 = 123.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.05x = 292.62 × 123.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.05x = 36,151.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,151.74/212.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.49

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