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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.67, 321.98 and 106.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.67, 321.98 and 106.37 is: 159.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.67 : 321.98 = 106.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.67/321.98 = 106.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.67x = 321.98 × 106.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.67x = 34,246.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,246.87/214.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.54

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