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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.70, 321.90 and 106.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.70, 321.90 and 106.58 is: 159.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.70 : 321.90 = 106.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.70/321.90 = 106.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.70x = 321.90 × 106.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.70x = 34,308.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,308.10/214.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.80

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