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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.52, 293.31 and 125.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.52, 293.31 and 125.22 is: 172.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.52 : 293.31 = 125.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.52/293.31 = 125.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.52x = 293.31 × 125.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.52x = 36,728.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,728.28/212.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.82

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