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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.68, 321.60 and 106.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.68, 321.60 and 106.56 is: 159.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.68 : 321.60 = 106.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.68/321.60 = 106.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.68x = 321.60 × 106.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.68x = 34,269.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,269.70/214.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.63

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