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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.19, 295.59 and 125.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.19, 295.59 and 125.65 is: 173.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.19 : 295.59 = 125.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.19/295.59 = 125.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.19x = 295.59 × 125.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.19x = 37,140.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,140.57/214.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.40

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