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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.08, 300.98 and 124.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.08, 300.98 and 124.86 is: 172.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.08 : 300.98 = 124.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.08/300.98 = 124.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.08x = 300.98 × 124.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.08x = 37,580.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,580.36/218.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.32

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