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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.37, 293.10 and 123.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.37, 293.10 and 123.87 is: 170.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.37 : 293.10 = 123.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.37/293.10 = 123.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.37x = 293.10 × 123.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.37x = 36,306.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,306.30/212.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.96

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