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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.21, 281.84 and 125.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.21, 281.84 and 125.54 is: 173.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.21 : 281.84 = 125.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.21/281.84 = 125.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.21x = 281.84 × 125.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.21x = 35,381.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,381.21/204.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.26

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