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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.06, 292.63 and 124.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.06, 292.63 and 124.73 is: 172.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.06 : 292.63 = 124.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.06/292.63 = 124.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.06x = 292.63 × 124.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.06x = 36,499.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,499.74/212.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.12

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