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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.44, 320.29 and 105.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.44, 320.29 and 105.23 is: 157.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.44 : 320.29 = 105.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.44/320.29 = 105.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.44x = 320.29 × 105.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.44x = 33,704.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,704.65/213.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.92

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