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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.45, 319.95 and 105.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.45, 319.95 and 105.18 is: 157.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.45 : 319.95 = 105.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.45/319.95 = 105.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.45x = 319.95 × 105.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.45x = 33,652.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,652.34/213.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.66

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