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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.63, 321.84 and 99.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.63, 321.84 and 99.07 is: 148.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.63 : 321.84 = 99.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.63/321.84 = 99.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.63x = 321.84 × 99.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.63x = 31,884.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,884.69/214.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.56

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