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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.99, 322.25 and 91.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.99, 322.25 and 91.65 is: 137.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.99 : 322.25 = 91.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.99/322.25 = 91.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.99x = 322.25 × 91.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.99x = 29,535.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,535.48/214.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.38

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