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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.12, 320.92 and 77.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.12, 320.92 and 77.10 is: 115.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.12 : 320.92 = 77.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.12/320.92 = 77.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.12x = 320.92 × 77.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.12x = 24,742.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,742.93/214.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.56

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