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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.37, 321.40 and 106.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.37, 321.40 and 106.04 is: 158.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.37 : 321.40 = 106.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.37/321.40 = 106.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.37x = 321.40 × 106.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.37x = 34,081.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,081.26/214.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.98

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