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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.63, 301.68 and 125.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.63, 301.68 and 125.37 is: 172.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.63 : 301.68 = 125.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.63/301.68 = 125.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.63x = 301.68 × 125.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.63x = 37,821.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,821.62/218.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.99

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