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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.92, 302.08 and 125.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.92, 302.08 and 125.68 is: 173.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.92 : 302.08 = 125.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.92/302.08 = 125.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.92x = 302.08 × 125.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.92x = 37,965.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,965.41/218.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.42

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