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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.09, 292.69 and 129.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.09, 292.69 and 129.13 is: 178.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.09 : 292.69 = 129.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.09/292.69 = 129.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.09x = 292.69 × 129.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.09x = 37,796.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,796.29/212.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.21

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