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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.66, 303.06 and 125.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.66, 303.06 and 125.11 is: 172.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.66 : 303.06 = 125.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.66/303.06 = 125.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.66x = 303.06 × 125.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.66x = 37,915.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,915.84/219.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.61

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