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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.14, 321.12 and 84.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.14, 321.12 and 84.12 is: 126.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.14 : 321.12 = 84.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.14/321.12 = 84.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.14x = 321.12 × 84.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.14x = 27,012.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,012.61/214.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.14

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