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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.18, 321.10 and 105.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.18, 321.10 and 105.91 is: 158.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.18 : 321.10 = 105.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.18/321.10 = 105.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.18x = 321.10 × 105.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.18x = 34,006.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,006.63/214.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.78

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