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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.61, 293.40 and 124.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.61, 293.40 and 124.11 is: 171.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.61 : 293.40 = 124.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.61/293.40 = 124.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.61x = 293.40 × 124.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.61x = 36,413.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,413.87/212.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.27

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