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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.15, 320.34 and 105.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.15, 320.34 and 105.01 is: 157.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.15 : 320.34 = 105.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.15/320.34 = 105.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.15x = 320.34 × 105.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.15x = 33,639.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,639.71/213.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.82

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