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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.89, 322.02 and 106.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.89, 322.02 and 106.74 is: 159.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.89 : 322.02 = 106.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.89/322.02 = 106.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.89x = 322.02 × 106.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.89x = 34,372.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,372.41/214.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.95

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