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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.56, 321.66 and 92.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.56, 321.66 and 92.75 is: 139.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.56 : 321.66 = 92.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.56/321.66 = 92.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.56x = 321.66 × 92.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.56x = 29,832.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,832.36/214.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.04

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