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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.50, 294.65 and 125.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.50, 294.65 and 125.01 is: 172.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.50 : 294.65 = 125.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.50/294.65 = 125.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.50x = 294.65 × 125.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.50x = 36,833.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,833.57/213.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.52

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