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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.55, 321.71 and 75.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.55, 321.71 and 75.66 is: 113.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.55 : 321.71 = 75.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.55/321.71 = 75.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.55x = 321.71 × 75.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.55x = 24,340.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,340.77/214.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.45

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