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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.24, 321.28 and 106.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.24, 321.28 and 106.08 is: 159.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.24 : 321.28 = 106.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.24/321.28 = 106.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.24x = 321.28 × 106.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.24x = 34,081.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,081.38/214.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.08

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