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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.37, 321.65 and 106.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.37, 321.65 and 106.10 is: 159.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.37 : 321.65 = 106.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.37/321.65 = 106.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.37x = 321.65 × 106.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.37x = 34,125.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,125.72/214.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.19

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