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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.59, 293.34 and 124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.59, 293.34 and 124.08 is: 171.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.59 : 293.34 = 124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.59/293.34 = 124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.59x = 293.34 × 124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.59x = 36,397.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,397.94/212.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.21

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