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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.56, 321.72 and 98.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.56, 321.72 and 98.97 is: 148.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.56 : 321.72 = 98.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.56/321.72 = 98.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.56x = 321.72 × 98.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.56x = 31,840.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,840.63/214.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.40

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