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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.93, 322.12 and 112.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.93, 322.12 and 112.15 is: 168.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.93 : 322.12 = 112.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.93/322.12 = 112.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.93x = 322.12 × 112.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.93x = 36,125.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,125.76/214.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.08

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