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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.55, 293.36 and 125.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.55, 293.36 and 125.27 is: 172.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.55 : 293.36 = 125.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.55/293.36 = 125.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.55x = 293.36 × 125.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.55x = 36,747.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,747.11/212.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.89

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