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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.25, 292.92 and 124.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.25, 292.92 and 124.98 is: 172.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.25 : 292.92 = 124.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.25/292.92 = 124.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.25x = 292.92 × 124.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.25x = 36,609.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,609.14/212.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.48

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