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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.14, 287.15 and 125.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.14, 287.15 and 125.21 is: 172.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.14 : 287.15 = 125.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.14/287.15 = 125.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.14x = 287.15 × 125.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.14x = 35,954.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,954.14/208.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.74

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