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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.68, 321.79 and 99.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.68, 321.79 and 99.06 is: 148.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.68 : 321.79 = 99.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.68/321.79 = 99.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.68x = 321.79 × 99.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.68x = 31,876.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,876.52/214.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.48

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