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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.79, 322.11 and 99.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.79, 322.11 and 99.12 is: 148.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.79 : 322.11 = 99.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.79/322.11 = 99.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.79x = 322.11 × 99.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.79x = 31,928.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,928.75/214.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.65

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