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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.26, 292.90 and 124.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.26, 292.90 and 124.90 is: 172.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.26 : 292.90 = 124.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.26/292.90 = 124.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.26x = 292.90 × 124.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.26x = 36,583.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,583.21/212.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.35

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