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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.02, 282.98 and 125.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.02, 282.98 and 125.29 is: 172.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.02 : 282.98 = 125.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.02/282.98 = 125.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.02x = 282.98 × 125.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.02x = 35,454.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,454.88/205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.94

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