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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.61, 294.79 and 125.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.61, 294.79 and 125.10 is: 172.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.61 : 294.79 = 125.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.61/294.79 = 125.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.61x = 294.79 × 125.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.61x = 36,878.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,878.23/213.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.64

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