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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.13, 321.06 and 84.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.13, 321.06 and 84.15 is: 126.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.13 : 321.06 = 84.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.13/321.06 = 84.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.13x = 321.06 × 84.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.13x = 27,017.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,017.20/214.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.17

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