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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.42, 320.31 and 105.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.42, 320.31 and 105.33 is: 158.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.42 : 320.31 = 105.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.42/320.31 = 105.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.42x = 320.31 × 105.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.42x = 33,738.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,738.25/213.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.08

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