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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.06, 295.44 and 125.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.06, 295.44 and 125.56 is: 173.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.06 : 295.44 = 125.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.06/295.44 = 125.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.06x = 295.44 × 125.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.06x = 37,095.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,095.45/214.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.29

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