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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.89, 322.23 and 91.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.89, 322.23 and 91.46 is: 137.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.89 : 322.23 = 91.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.89/322.23 = 91.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.89x = 322.23 × 91.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.89x = 29,471.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,471.16/214.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.15

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