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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.09, 292.68 and 123.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.09, 292.68 and 123.53 is: 170.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.09 : 292.68 = 123.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.09/292.68 = 123.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.09x = 292.68 × 123.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.09x = 36,154.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,154.76/212.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.47

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