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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.24, 321.14 and 84.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.24, 321.14 and 84.14 is: 126.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.24 : 321.14 = 84.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.24/321.14 = 84.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.24x = 321.14 × 84.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.24x = 27,020.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,020.72/214.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.13

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