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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.55, 321.72 and 92.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.55, 321.72 and 92.85 is: 139.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.55 : 321.72 = 92.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.55/321.72 = 92.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.55x = 321.72 × 92.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.55x = 29,870.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,870.67/214.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.23

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