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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.38, 293.10 and 125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.38, 293.10 and 125.12 is: 172.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.38 : 293.10 = 125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.38/293.10 = 125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.38x = 293.10 × 125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.38x = 36,672.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,672.67/212.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.67

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