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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.62, 321.94 and 60.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.62, 321.94 and 60.54 is: 90.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.62 : 321.94 = 60.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.62/321.94 = 60.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.62x = 321.94 × 60.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.62x = 19,489.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,489.12/214.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.81

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