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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.11, 321.03 and 92.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.11, 321.03 and 92.16 is: 138.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.11 : 321.03 = 92.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.11/321.03 = 92.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.11x = 321.03 × 92.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.11x = 29,586.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,586.12/214.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.18

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