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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.48, 321.62 and 84.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.48, 321.62 and 84.54 is: 126.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.48 : 321.62 = 84.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.48/321.62 = 84.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.48x = 321.62 × 84.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.48x = 27,189.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,189.75/214.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.77

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