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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.10, 319.68 and 104.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.10, 319.68 and 104.89 is: 157.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.10 : 319.68 = 104.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.10/319.68 = 104.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.10x = 319.68 × 104.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.10x = 33,531.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,531.24/213.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.35

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