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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.30, 320.17 and 105.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.30, 320.17 and 105.16 is: 157.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.30 : 320.17 = 105.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.30/320.17 = 105.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.30x = 320.17 × 105.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.30x = 33,669.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,669.08/213.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.85

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