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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.08, 292.65 and 123.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.08, 292.65 and 123.55 is: 170.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.08 : 292.65 = 123.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.08/292.65 = 123.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.08x = 292.65 × 123.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.08x = 36,156.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,156.06/212.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.48

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