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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.14, 320.76 and 111.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.14, 320.76 and 111.12 is: 166.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.14 : 320.76 = 111.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.14/320.76 = 111.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.14x = 320.76 × 111.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.14x = 35,642.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,642.85/214.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.45

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