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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.68, 321.92 and 106.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.68, 321.92 and 106.40 is: 159.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.68 : 321.92 = 106.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.68/321.92 = 106.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.68x = 321.92 × 106.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.68x = 34,252.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,252.29/214.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.55

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