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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.77, 321.84 and 106.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.77, 321.84 and 106.63 is: 159.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.77 : 321.84 = 106.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.77/321.84 = 106.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.77x = 321.84 × 106.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.77x = 34,317.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,317.80/214.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.79

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