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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.89, 322.29 and 106.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.89, 322.29 and 106.71 is: 160.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.89 : 322.29 = 106.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.89/322.29 = 106.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.89x = 322.29 × 106.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.89x = 34,391.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,391.57/214.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.04

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