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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214, 321.04 and 105.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214, 321.04 and 105.90 is: 158.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214 : 321.04 = 105.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214/321.04 = 105.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214x = 321.04 × 105.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214x = 33,998.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,998.14/214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.87

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