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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.50, 321.67 and 106.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.50, 321.67 and 106.36 is: 159.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.50 : 321.67 = 106.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.50/321.67 = 106.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.50x = 321.67 × 106.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.50x = 34,212.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,212.82/214.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.50

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