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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.48, 319.91 and 105.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.48, 319.91 and 105.05 is: 157.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.48 : 319.91 = 105.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.48/319.91 = 105.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.48x = 319.91 × 105.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.48x = 33,606.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,606.82/213.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.42

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