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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.24, 292.96 and 124.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.24, 292.96 and 124.96 is: 172.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.24 : 292.96 = 124.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.24/292.96 = 124.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.24x = 292.96 × 124.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.24x = 36,608.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,608.28/212.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.49

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