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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.06, 295.33 and 125.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.06, 295.33 and 125.47 is: 173.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.06 : 295.33 = 125.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.06/295.33 = 125.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.06x = 295.33 × 125.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.06x = 37,052.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,052.95/214.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.10

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