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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.67, 294.87 and 125.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.67, 294.87 and 125.21 is: 172.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.67 : 294.87 = 125.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.67/294.87 = 125.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.67x = 294.87 × 125.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.67x = 36,920.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,920.06/213.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.79

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