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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.26, 321.22 and 105.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.26, 321.22 and 105.90 is: 158.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.26 : 321.22 = 105.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.26/321.22 = 105.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.26x = 321.22 × 105.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.26x = 34,017.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,017.20/214.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.77

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