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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.37, 294.46 and 124.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.37, 294.46 and 124.85 is: 172.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.37 : 294.46 = 124.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.37/294.46 = 124.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.37x = 294.46 × 124.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.37x = 36,763.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,763.33/213.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.30

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