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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.22, 292.87 and 124.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.22, 292.87 and 124.94 is: 172.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.22 : 292.87 = 124.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.22/292.87 = 124.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.22x = 292.87 × 124.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.22x = 36,591.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,591.18/212.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.42

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