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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.02, 321.09 and 104.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.02, 321.09 and 104.32 is: 156.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.02 : 321.09 = 104.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.02/321.09 = 104.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.02x = 321.09 × 104.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.02x = 33,496.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,496.12/214.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.51

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