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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.28, 292.92 and 124.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.28, 292.92 and 124.95 is: 172.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.28 : 292.92 = 124.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.28/292.92 = 124.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.28x = 292.92 × 124.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.28x = 36,600.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,600.35/212.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.42

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