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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.22, 295.54 and 125.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.22, 295.54 and 125.68 is: 173.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.22 : 295.54 = 125.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.22/295.54 = 125.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.22x = 295.54 × 125.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.22x = 37,142.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,142.84/214.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.39

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