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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.08, 320.76 and 105.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.08, 320.76 and 105.60 is: 158.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.08 : 320.76 = 105.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.08/320.76 = 105.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.08x = 320.76 × 105.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.08x = 33,872.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,872.26/214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.22

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