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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.11, 294 and 124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.11, 294 and 124.56 is: 171.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.11 : 294 = 124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.11/294 = 124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.11x = 294 × 124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.11x = 36,620.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,620.64/213.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.84

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