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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.14, 321.04 and 111.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.14, 321.04 and 111.36 is: 166.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.14 : 321.04 = 111.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.14/321.04 = 111.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.14x = 321.04 × 111.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.14x = 35,751.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,751.01/214.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.95

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