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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.14, 321.23 and 84.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.14, 321.23 and 84.13 is: 126.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.14 : 321.23 = 84.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.14/321.23 = 84.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.14x = 321.23 × 84.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.14x = 27,024.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,024.66/214.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.20

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