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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.03, 294.03 and 124.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.03, 294.03 and 124.54 is: 171.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.03 : 294.03 = 124.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.03/294.03 = 124.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.03x = 294.03 × 124.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.03x = 36,617.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,617.76/213.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.89

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