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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.42, 319.70 and 103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.42, 319.70 and 103.52 is: 155.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.42 : 319.70 = 103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.42/319.70 = 103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.42x = 319.70 × 103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.42x = 33,095.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,095.34/213.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.07

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