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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.98, 322.25 and 112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.98, 322.25 and 112.16 is: 168.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.98 : 322.25 = 112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.98/322.25 = 112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.98x = 322.25 × 112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.98x = 36,141.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,141.39/214.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.12

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