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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.51, 321.60 and 75.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.51, 321.60 and 75.65 is: 113.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.51 : 321.60 = 75.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.51/321.60 = 75.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.51x = 321.60 × 75.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.51x = 24,327.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,327.05/214.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.41

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