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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.98, 295.26 and 125.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.98, 295.26 and 125.45 is: 173.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.98 : 295.26 = 125.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.98/295.26 = 125.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.98x = 295.26 × 125.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.98x = 37,039.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,039.53/213.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.10

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