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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.11, 295.38 and 125.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.11, 295.38 and 125.56 is: 173.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.11 : 295.38 = 125.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.11/295.38 = 125.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.11x = 295.38 × 125.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.11x = 37,087.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,087.91/214.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.22

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