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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.43, 321.75 and 106.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.43, 321.75 and 106.23 is: 159.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.43 : 321.75 = 106.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.43/321.75 = 106.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.43x = 321.75 × 106.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.43x = 34,179.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,179.50/214.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.40

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