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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.12, 294.15 and 124.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.12, 294.15 and 124.61 is: 171.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.12 : 294.15 = 124.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.12/294.15 = 124.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.12x = 294.15 × 124.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.12x = 36,654.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,654.77/213.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.99

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