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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.02, 293.96 and 124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.02, 293.96 and 124.56 is: 171.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.02 : 293.96 = 124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.02/293.96 = 124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.02x = 293.96 × 124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.02x = 36,614.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,614.19/213.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.89

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