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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.14, 292.79 and 123.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.14, 292.79 and 123.64 is: 170.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.14 : 292.79 = 123.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.14/292.79 = 123.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.14x = 292.79 × 123.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.14x = 36,199.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,199.58/212.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.64

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