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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.75, 294.89 and 125.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.75, 294.89 and 125.15 is: 172.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.75 : 294.89 = 125.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.75/294.89 = 125.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.75x = 294.89 × 125.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.75x = 36,906.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,906.53/213.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.66

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