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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.45, 320.32 and 105.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.45, 320.32 and 105.32 is: 158.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.45 : 320.32 = 105.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.45/320.32 = 105.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.45x = 320.32 × 105.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.45x = 33,736.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,736.10/213.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.05

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