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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.92, 302.13 and 125.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.92, 302.13 and 125.70 is: 173.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.92 : 302.13 = 125.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.92/302.13 = 125.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.92x = 302.13 × 125.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.92x = 37,976.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,976.23/218.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.47

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