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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.08, 319.56 and 104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.08, 319.56 and 104.80 is: 157.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.08 : 319.56 = 104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.08/319.56 = 104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.08x = 319.56 × 104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.08x = 33,489.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,489.89/213.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.17

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