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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.92, 295.25 and 125.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.92, 295.25 and 125.40 is: 173.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.92 : 295.25 = 125.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.92/295.25 = 125.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.92x = 295.25 × 125.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.92x = 37,023.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,023.72/213.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.08

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