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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.81, 325.23 and 125.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.81, 325.23 and 125.48 is: 188.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.81 : 325.23 = 125.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.81/325.23 = 125.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.81x = 325.23 × 125.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.81x = 40,808.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,808.23/216.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.22

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