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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.39, 321.61 and 70.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.39, 321.61 and 70.06 is: 105.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.39 : 321.61 = 70.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.39/321.61 = 70.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.39x = 321.61 × 70.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.39x = 22,532.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,532.00/214.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.10

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