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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.81, 295.10 and 125.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.81, 295.10 and 125.30 is: 172.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.81 : 295.10 = 125.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.81/295.10 = 125.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.81x = 295.10 × 125.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.81x = 36,976.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,976.03/213.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.94

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