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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.52, 320.08 and 105.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.52, 320.08 and 105.16 is: 157.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.52 : 320.08 = 105.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.52/320.08 = 105.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.52x = 320.08 × 105.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.52x = 33,659.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,659.61/213.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.64

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