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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.19, 292.87 and 124.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.19, 292.87 and 124.91 is: 172.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.19 : 292.87 = 124.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.19/292.87 = 124.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.19x = 292.87 × 124.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.19x = 36,581.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,581.48/212.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.40

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