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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.75, 322.43 and 112.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.75, 322.43 and 112.08 is: 168.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.75 : 322.43 = 112.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.75/322.43 = 112.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.75x = 322.43 × 112.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.75x = 36,139.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,139.23/214.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.28

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