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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.56, 293.28 and 124.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.56, 293.28 and 124.01 is: 171.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.56 : 293.28 = 124.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.56/293.28 = 124.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.56x = 293.28 × 124.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.56x = 36,369.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,369.65/212.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.10

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