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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.93, 302.16 and 125.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.93, 302.16 and 125.73 is: 173.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.93 : 302.16 = 125.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.93/302.16 = 125.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.93x = 302.16 × 125.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.93x = 37,991.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,991.05/218.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.53

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