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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.23, 321.28 and 105.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.23, 321.28 and 105.99 is: 158.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.23 : 321.28 = 105.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.23/321.28 = 105.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.23x = 321.28 × 105.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.23x = 34,050.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,050.86/214.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.95

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