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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.49, 320.08 and 105.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.49, 320.08 and 105.25 is: 157.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.49 : 320.08 = 105.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.49/320.08 = 105.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.49x = 320.08 × 105.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.49x = 33,688.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,688.42/213.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.80

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