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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.80, 322.21 and 105.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.80, 322.21 and 105.10 is: 157.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.80 : 322.21 = 105.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.80/322.21 = 105.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.80x = 322.21 × 105.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.80x = 33,863.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,863.60/214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.65

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