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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.65, 319.02 and 125.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.65, 319.02 and 125.95 is: 188.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.65 : 319.02 = 125.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.65/319.02 = 125.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.65x = 319.02 × 125.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.65x = 40,180.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,180.57/212.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.95

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