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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.70, 322.01 and 99.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.70, 322.01 and 99.15 is: 148.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.70 : 322.01 = 99.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.70/322.01 = 99.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.70x = 322.01 × 99.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.70x = 31,926.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,926.80/214.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.70

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