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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.29, 321.21 and 106.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.29, 321.21 and 106.02 is: 158.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.29 : 321.21 = 106.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.29/321.21 = 106.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.29x = 321.21 × 106.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.29x = 34,054.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,054.68/214.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.92

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