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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.62, 321.95 and 106.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.62, 321.95 and 106.30 is: 159.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.62 : 321.95 = 106.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.62/321.95 = 106.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.62x = 321.95 × 106.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.62x = 34,223.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,223.29/214.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.46

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