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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.52, 321.67 and 98.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.52, 321.67 and 98.91 is: 148.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.52 : 321.67 = 98.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.52/321.67 = 98.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.52x = 321.67 × 98.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.52x = 31,816.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,816.05/214.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.31

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