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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.06, 321.07 and 84.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.06, 321.07 and 84.16 is: 126.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.06 : 321.07 = 84.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.06/321.07 = 84.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.06x = 321.07 × 84.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.06x = 27,021.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,021.00/214.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.23

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