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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.98, 302.18 and 125.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.98, 302.18 and 125.72 is: 173.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.98 : 302.18 = 125.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.98/302.18 = 125.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.98x = 302.18 × 125.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.98x = 37,990.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,990.07/218.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.49

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