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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.67, 303.16 and 125.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.67, 303.16 and 125.15 is: 172.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.67 : 303.16 = 125.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.67/303.16 = 125.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.67x = 303.16 × 125.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.67x = 37,939.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,939.43/219.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.71

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