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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.25, 319.56 and 105.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.25, 319.56 and 105.12 is: 157.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.25 : 319.56 = 105.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.25/319.56 = 105.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.25x = 319.56 × 105.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.25x = 33,592.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,592.15/213.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.52

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