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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.03, 293.96 and 124.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.03, 293.96 and 124.52 is: 171.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.03 : 293.96 = 124.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.03/293.96 = 124.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.03x = 293.96 × 124.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.03x = 36,601.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,601.81/213.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.82

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