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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.04, 293.94 and 125.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.04, 293.94 and 125.70 is: 173.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.04 : 293.94 = 125.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.04/293.94 = 125.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.04x = 293.94 × 125.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.04x = 36,948.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,948.26/213.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.43

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