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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.48, 294.67 and 124.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.48, 294.67 and 124.98 is: 172.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.48 : 294.67 = 124.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.48/294.67 = 124.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.48x = 294.67 × 124.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.48x = 36,827.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,827.86/213.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.51

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