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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.25, 321.30 and 106.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.25, 321.30 and 106.11 is: 159.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.25 : 321.30 = 106.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.25/321.30 = 106.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.25x = 321.30 × 106.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.25x = 34,093.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,093.14/214.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.13

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