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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.29, 292.98 and 124.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.29, 292.98 and 124.95 is: 172.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.29 : 292.98 = 124.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.29/292.98 = 124.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.29x = 292.98 × 124.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.29x = 36,609.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,609.42/212.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.45

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