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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.31, 321.48 and 106.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.31, 321.48 and 106.10 is: 159.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.31 : 321.48 = 106.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.31/321.48 = 106.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.31x = 321.48 × 106.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.31x = 34,107.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,107.42/214.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.15

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