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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.20, 321.29 and 60.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.20, 321.29 and 60.12 is: 90.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.20 : 321.29 = 60.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.20/321.29 = 60.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.20x = 321.29 × 60.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.20x = 19,315.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,315.95/214.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.18

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