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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.71, 322.11 and 106.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.71, 322.11 and 106.56 is: 159.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.71 : 322.11 = 106.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.71/322.11 = 106.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.71x = 322.11 × 106.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.71x = 34,324.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,324.04/214.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.86

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