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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.34, 294.45 and 126.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.34, 294.45 and 126.03 is: 173.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.34 : 294.45 = 126.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.34/294.45 = 126.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.34x = 294.45 × 126.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.34x = 37,108.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,108.90/213.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.95

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