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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.43, 321.62 and 70.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.43, 321.62 and 70.13 is: 105.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.43 : 321.62 = 70.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.43/321.62 = 70.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.43x = 321.62 × 70.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.43x = 22,553.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,553.25/214.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.18

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