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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.22, 301.14 and 124.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.22, 301.14 and 124.95 is: 172.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.22 : 301.14 = 124.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.22/301.14 = 124.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.22x = 301.14 × 124.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.22x = 37,627.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,627.44/218.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.43

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