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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.54, 321.75 and 106.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.54, 321.75 and 106.30 is: 159.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.54 : 321.75 = 106.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.54/321.75 = 106.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.54x = 321.75 × 106.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.54x = 34,200.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,200.95/214.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.42

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