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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.53, 321.86 and 106.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.53, 321.86 and 106.24 is: 159.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.53 : 321.86 = 106.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.53/321.86 = 106.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.53x = 321.86 × 106.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.53x = 34,194.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,194.41/214.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.39

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