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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.25, 319.66 and 105.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.25, 319.66 and 105.11 is: 157.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.25 : 319.66 = 105.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.25/319.66 = 105.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.25x = 319.66 × 105.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.25x = 33,599.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,599.46/213.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.56

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