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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.05, 321.17 and 105.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.05, 321.17 and 105.82 is: 158.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.05 : 321.17 = 105.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.05/321.17 = 105.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.05x = 321.17 × 105.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.05x = 33,986.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,986.21/214.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.78

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