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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.57, 321.42 and 98.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.57, 321.42 and 98.85 is: 148.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.57 : 321.42 = 98.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.57/321.42 = 98.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.57x = 321.42 × 98.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.57x = 31,772.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,772.37/214.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.08

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