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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.14, 323.97 and 106.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.14, 323.97 and 106.29 is: 159.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.14 : 323.97 = 106.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.14/323.97 = 106.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.14x = 323.97 × 106.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.14x = 34,434.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,434.77/216.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.32

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