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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.08, 319.71 and 104.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.08, 319.71 and 104.87 is: 157.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.08 : 319.71 = 104.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.08/319.71 = 104.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.08x = 319.71 × 104.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.08x = 33,527.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,527.99/213.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.35

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