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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.37, 321.48 and 104.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.37, 321.48 and 104.68 is: 156.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.37 : 321.48 = 104.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.37/321.48 = 104.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.37x = 321.48 × 104.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.37x = 33,651.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,651.72/214.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.98

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