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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.07, 292.59 and 124.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.07, 292.59 and 124.68 is: 172.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.07 : 292.59 = 124.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.07/292.59 = 124.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.07x = 292.59 × 124.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.07x = 36,480.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,480.12/212.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.02

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