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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.63, 294.75 and 125.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.63, 294.75 and 125.08 is: 172.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.63 : 294.75 = 125.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.63/294.75 = 125.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.63x = 294.75 × 125.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.63x = 36,867.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,867.33/213.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.58

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