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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.03, 293.88 and 125.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.03, 293.88 and 125.65 is: 173.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.03 : 293.88 = 125.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.03/293.88 = 125.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.03x = 293.88 × 125.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.03x = 36,926.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,926.15/213.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.34

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