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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.02, 321.06 and 132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.02, 321.06 and 132.72 is: 199.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.02 : 321.06 = 132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.02/321.06 = 132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.02x = 321.06 × 132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.02x = 42,611.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,611.08/214.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.10

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