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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.43, 293.15 and 125.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.43, 293.15 and 125.07 is: 172.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.43 : 293.15 = 125.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.43/293.15 = 125.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.43x = 293.15 × 125.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.43x = 36,663.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,663.65/212.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.59

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