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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.61, 322.02 and 106.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.61, 322.02 and 106.41 is: 159.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.61 : 322.02 = 106.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.61/322.02 = 106.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.61x = 322.02 × 106.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.61x = 34,265.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,265.62/214.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.66

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