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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.62, 294.77 and 125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.62, 294.77 and 125.04 is: 172.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.62 : 294.77 = 125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.62/294.77 = 125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.62x = 294.77 × 125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.62x = 36,856.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,856.71/213.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.53

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