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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.20, 294.06 and 125.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.20, 294.06 and 125.87 is: 173.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.20 : 294.06 = 125.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.20/294.06 = 125.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.20x = 294.06 × 125.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.20x = 37,011.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,011.86/213.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.61

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