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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.57, 321.87 and 123.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.57, 321.87 and 123.16 is: 184.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.57 : 321.87 = 123.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.57/321.87 = 123.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.57x = 321.87 × 123.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.57x = 39,641.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,641.51/214.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.75

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