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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.62, 321.66 and 106.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.62, 321.66 and 106.44 is: 159.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.62 : 321.66 = 106.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.62/321.66 = 106.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.62x = 321.66 × 106.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.62x = 34,237.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,237.49/214.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.53

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