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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.16, 321.01 and 111.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.16, 321.01 and 111.42 is: 167.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.16 : 321.01 = 111.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.16/321.01 = 111.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.16x = 321.01 × 111.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.16x = 35,766.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,766.93/214.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.01

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