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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.18, 292.72 and 129.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.18, 292.72 and 129.25 is: 178.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.18 : 292.72 = 129.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.18/292.72 = 129.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.18x = 292.72 × 129.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.18x = 37,834.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,834.10/212.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.32

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