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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.48, 320.07 and 103.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.48, 320.07 and 103.72 is: 155.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.48 : 320.07 = 103.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.48/320.07 = 103.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.48x = 320.07 × 103.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.48x = 33,197.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,197.66/213.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.51

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