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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.23, 321.03 and 105.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.23, 321.03 and 105.81 is: 158.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.23 : 321.03 = 105.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.23/321.03 = 105.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.23x = 321.03 × 105.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.23x = 33,968.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,968.18/214.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.56

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