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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.56, 294.62 and 125.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.56, 294.62 and 125.03 is: 172.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.56 : 294.62 = 125.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.56/294.62 = 125.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.56x = 294.62 × 125.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.56x = 36,836.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,836.34/213.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.49

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