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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.30, 321.26 and 106.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.30, 321.26 and 106.18 is: 159.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.30 : 321.26 = 106.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.30/321.26 = 106.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.30x = 321.26 × 106.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.30x = 34,111.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,111.39/214.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.18

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