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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.04, 294.06 and 124.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.04, 294.06 and 124.57 is: 171.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.04 : 294.06 = 124.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.04/294.06 = 124.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.04x = 294.06 × 124.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.04x = 36,631.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,631.05/213.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.94

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