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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.54, 293.36 and 124.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.54, 293.36 and 124.05 is: 171.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.54 : 293.36 = 124.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.54/293.36 = 124.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.54x = 293.36 × 124.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.54x = 36,390.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,390.14/212.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.21

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