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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.67, 321.71 and 99.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.67, 321.71 and 99.15 is: 148.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.67 : 321.71 = 99.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.67/321.71 = 99.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.67x = 321.71 × 99.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.67x = 31,897.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,897.05/214.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.59

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