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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.35, 321.39 and 111.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.35, 321.39 and 111.51 is: 167.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.35 : 321.39 = 111.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.35/321.39 = 111.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.35x = 321.39 × 111.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.35x = 35,838.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,838.20/214.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.19

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