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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.87, 321.99 and 123.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.87, 321.99 and 123.61 is: 185.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.87 : 321.99 = 123.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.87/321.99 = 123.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.87x = 321.99 × 123.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.87x = 39,801.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,801.18/214.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.23

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