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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.23, 320.85 and 106.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.23, 320.85 and 106.05 is: 158.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.23 : 320.85 = 106.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.23/320.85 = 106.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.23x = 320.85 × 106.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.23x = 34,026.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,026.14/214.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.83

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