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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.45, 301.48 and 125.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.45, 301.48 and 125.21 is: 172.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.45 : 301.48 = 125.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.45/301.48 = 125.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.45x = 301.48 × 125.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.45x = 37,746.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,746.49/218.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.80

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