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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213, 293.93 and 124.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213, 293.93 and 124.53 is: 171.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213 : 293.93 = 124.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213/293.93 = 124.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213x = 293.93 × 124.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213x = 36,603.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,603.10/213
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.85

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