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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.48, 293.24 and 123.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.48, 293.24 and 123.95 is: 171.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.48 : 293.24 = 123.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.48/293.24 = 123.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.48x = 293.24 × 123.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.48x = 36,346.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,346.94/212.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.06

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