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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.80, 322.44 and 106.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.80, 322.44 and 106.56 is: 159.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.80 : 322.44 = 106.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.80/322.44 = 106.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.80x = 322.44 × 106.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.80x = 34,359.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,359.21/214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.96

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