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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.18, 320.04 and 105.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.18, 320.04 and 105.18 is: 157.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.18 : 320.04 = 105.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.18/320.04 = 105.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.18x = 320.04 × 105.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.18x = 33,661.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,661.81/213.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.90

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