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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.68, 321.83 and 99.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.68, 321.83 and 99.08 is: 148.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.68 : 321.83 = 99.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.68/321.83 = 99.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.68x = 321.83 × 99.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.68x = 31,886.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,886.92/214.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.53

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