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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.15, 294.14 and 124.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.15, 294.14 and 124.63 is: 171.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.15 : 294.14 = 124.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.15/294.14 = 124.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.15x = 294.14 × 124.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.15x = 36,658.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,658.20/213.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.98

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