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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.23, 319.96 and 105.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.23, 319.96 and 105.02 is: 157.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.23 : 319.96 = 105.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.23/319.96 = 105.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.23x = 319.96 × 105.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.23x = 33,602.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,602.20/213.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.59

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