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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.88, 321.72 and 111.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.88, 321.72 and 111.94 is: 167.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.88 : 321.72 = 111.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.88/321.72 = 111.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.88x = 321.72 × 111.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.88x = 36,013.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,013.34/214.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.60

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