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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.08, 292.68 and 123.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.08, 292.68 and 123.59 is: 170.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.08 : 292.68 = 123.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.08/292.68 = 123.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.08x = 292.68 × 123.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.08x = 36,172.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,172.32/212.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.56

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