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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.29, 293.02 and 125.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.29, 293.02 and 125.01 is: 172.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.29 : 293.02 = 125.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.29/293.02 = 125.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.29x = 293.02 × 125.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.29x = 36,630.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,630.12/212.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.55

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