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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.53, 293.37 and 125.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.53, 293.37 and 125.29 is: 172.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.53 : 293.37 = 125.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.53/293.37 = 125.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.53x = 293.37 × 125.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.53x = 36,756.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,756.33/212.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.95

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