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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.09, 292.69 and 124.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.09, 292.69 and 124.77 is: 172.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.09 : 292.69 = 124.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.09/292.69 = 124.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.09x = 292.69 × 124.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.09x = 36,518.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,518.93/212.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.19

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