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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.54, 321.90 and 123.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.54, 321.90 and 123.10 is: 184.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.54 : 321.90 = 123.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.54/321.90 = 123.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.54x = 321.90 × 123.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.54x = 39,625.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,625.89/214.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.70

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