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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.70, 322.13 and 111.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.70, 322.13 and 111.92 is: 167.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.70 : 322.13 = 111.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.70/322.13 = 111.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.70x = 322.13 × 111.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.70x = 36,052.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,052.79/214.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.92

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