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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.42, 295.86 and 125.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.42, 295.86 and 125.93 is: 173.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.42 : 295.86 = 125.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.42/295.86 = 125.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.42x = 295.86 × 125.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.42x = 37,256.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,256.91/214.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.76

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