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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.26, 292.97 and 124.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.26, 292.97 and 124.95 is: 172.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.26 : 292.97 = 124.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.26/292.97 = 124.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.26x = 292.97 × 124.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.26x = 36,606.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,606.60/212.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.46

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