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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.14, 319.83 and 103.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.14, 319.83 and 103.71 is: 155.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.14 : 319.83 = 103.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.14/319.83 = 103.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.14x = 319.83 × 103.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.14x = 33,169.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,169.57/213.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.62

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