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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.25, 321.30 and 105.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.25, 321.30 and 105.98 is: 158.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.25 : 321.30 = 105.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.25/321.30 = 105.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.25x = 321.30 × 105.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.25x = 34,049.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,049.77/214.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.93

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