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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.36, 319.68 and 105.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.36, 319.68 and 105.12 is: 157.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.36 : 319.68 = 105.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.36/319.68 = 105.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.36x = 319.68 × 105.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.36x = 33,604.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,604.76/213.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.50

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