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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.81, 321.90 and 106.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.81, 321.90 and 106.68 is: 159.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.81 : 321.90 = 106.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.81/321.90 = 106.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.81x = 321.90 × 106.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.81x = 34,340.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,340.29/214.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.86

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