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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.65, 301.72 and 125.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.65, 301.72 and 125.39 is: 173.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.65 : 301.72 = 125.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.65/301.72 = 125.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.65x = 301.72 × 125.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.65x = 37,832.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,832.67/218.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.03

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