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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.23, 292.90 and 129.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.23, 292.90 and 129.35 is: 178.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.23 : 292.90 = 129.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.23/292.90 = 129.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.23x = 292.90 × 129.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.23x = 37,885.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,885.15/212.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.51

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