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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.07, 321.14 and 98.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.07, 321.14 and 98.55 is: 147.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.07 : 321.14 = 98.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.07/321.14 = 98.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.07x = 321.14 × 98.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.07x = 31,647.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,647.85/214.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.84

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