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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.42, 321.34 and 105.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.42, 321.34 and 105.97 is: 158.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.42 : 321.34 = 105.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.42/321.34 = 105.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.42x = 321.34 × 105.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.42x = 34,052.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,052.40/214.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.81

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