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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.24, 321.19 and 105.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.24, 321.19 and 105.97 is: 158.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.24 : 321.19 = 105.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.24/321.19 = 105.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.24x = 321.19 × 105.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.24x = 34,036.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,036.50/214.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.87

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