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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.11, 295.43 and 125.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.11, 295.43 and 125.58 is: 173.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.11 : 295.43 = 125.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.11/295.43 = 125.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.11x = 295.43 × 125.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.11x = 37,100.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,100.10/214.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.28

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