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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.97, 322.25 and 106.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.97, 322.25 and 106.65 is: 159.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.97 : 322.25 = 106.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.97/322.25 = 106.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.97x = 322.25 × 106.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.97x = 34,367.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,367.43/214.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.87

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