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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214, 321.12 and 100

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214, 321.12 and 100 is: 150.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214 : 321.12 = 100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214/321.12 = 100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214x = 321.12 × 100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214x = 32,112
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,112/214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.06

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