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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.25, 319.81 and 103.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.25, 319.81 and 103.56 is: 155.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.25 : 319.81 = 103.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.25/319.81 = 103.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.25x = 319.81 × 103.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.25x = 33,119.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,119.52/213.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.31

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