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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.87, 295.21 and 125.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.87, 295.21 and 125.38 is: 173.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.87 : 295.21 = 125.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.87/295.21 = 125.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.87x = 295.21 × 125.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.87x = 37,013.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,013.96/213.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.06

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