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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.65, 293.46 and 125.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.65, 293.46 and 125.32 is: 172.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.65 : 293.46 = 125.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.65/293.46 = 125.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.65x = 293.46 × 125.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.65x = 36,776.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,776.41/212.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.94

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