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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.42, 293.12 and 123.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.42, 293.12 and 123.92 is: 171.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.42 : 293.12 = 123.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.42/293.12 = 123.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.42x = 293.12 × 123.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.42x = 36,323.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,323.43/212.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.00

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