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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.16, 320.80 and 105.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.16, 320.80 and 105.68 is: 158.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.16 : 320.80 = 105.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.16/320.80 = 105.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.16x = 320.80 × 105.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.16x = 33,902.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,902.14/214.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.30

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