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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.42, 301.40 and 125.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.42, 301.40 and 125.14 is: 172.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.42 : 301.40 = 125.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.42/301.40 = 125.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.42x = 301.40 × 125.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.42x = 37,717.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,717.20/218.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.68

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