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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.20, 321.08 and 121.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.20, 321.08 and 121.52 is: 182.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.20 : 321.08 = 121.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.20/321.08 = 121.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.20x = 321.08 × 121.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.20x = 39,017.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,017.64/214.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.16

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