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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.49, 293.15 and 123.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.49, 293.15 and 123.95 is: 171.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.49 : 293.15 = 123.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.49/293.15 = 123.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.49x = 293.15 × 123.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.49x = 36,337.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,337.77/212.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.01

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