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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.16, 320.92 and 99.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.16, 320.92 and 99.92 is: 149.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.16 : 320.92 = 99.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.16/320.92 = 99.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.16x = 320.92 × 99.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.16x = 32,066.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,066.33/214.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.73

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