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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.58, 294.71 and 125.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.58, 294.71 and 125.09 is: 172.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.58 : 294.71 = 125.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.58/294.71 = 125.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.58x = 294.71 × 125.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.58x = 36,865.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,865.27/213.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.61

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