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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.09, 294.04 and 124.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.09, 294.04 and 124.55 is: 171.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.09 : 294.04 = 124.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.09/294.04 = 124.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.09x = 294.04 × 124.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.09x = 36,623.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,623.11/213.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.87

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