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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.16, 295.51 and 125.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.16, 295.51 and 125.64 is: 173.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.16 : 295.51 = 125.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.16/295.51 = 125.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.16x = 295.51 × 125.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.16x = 37,126.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,126.08/214.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.36

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