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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.18, 295.53 and 125.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.18, 295.53 and 125.65 is: 173.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.18 : 295.53 = 125.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.18/295.53 = 125.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.18x = 295.53 × 125.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.18x = 37,133.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,133.34/214.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.38

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