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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.09, 292.75 and 129.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.09, 292.75 and 129.23 is: 178.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.09 : 292.75 = 129.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.09/292.75 = 129.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.09x = 292.75 × 129.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.09x = 37,832.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,832.49/212.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.38

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