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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.61, 321.63 and 92.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.61, 321.63 and 92.72 is: 138.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.61 : 321.63 = 92.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.61/321.63 = 92.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.61x = 321.63 × 92.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.61x = 29,821.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,821.53/214.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.96

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