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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.81, 325.05 and 125.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.81, 325.05 and 125.55 is: 188.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.81 : 325.05 = 125.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.81/325.05 = 125.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.81x = 325.05 × 125.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.81x = 40,810.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,810.03/216.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.23

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