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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.34, 293.08 and 125.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.34, 293.08 and 125.02 is: 172.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.34 : 293.08 = 125.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.34/293.08 = 125.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.34x = 293.08 × 125.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.34x = 36,640.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,640.86/212.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.56

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