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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.21, 295.62 and 125.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.21, 295.62 and 125.69 is: 173.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.21 : 295.62 = 125.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.21/295.62 = 125.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.21x = 295.62 × 125.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.21x = 37,156.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,156.43/214.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.46

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