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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.31, 301.23 and 125.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.31, 301.23 and 125.03 is: 172.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.31 : 301.23 = 125.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.31/301.23 = 125.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.31x = 301.23 × 125.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.31x = 37,661.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,661.28/218.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.51

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