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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.01, 295.32 and 125.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.01, 295.32 and 125.54 is: 173.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.01 : 295.32 = 125.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.01/295.32 = 125.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.01x = 295.32 × 125.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.01x = 37,073.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,073.00/214.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.23

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