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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.48, 293.22 and 125.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.48, 293.22 and 125.19 is: 172.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.48 : 293.22 = 125.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.48/293.22 = 125.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.48x = 293.22 × 125.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.48x = 36,708.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,708.21/212.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.76

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