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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.57, 320.20 and 105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.57, 320.20 and 105.44 is: 158.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.57 : 320.20 = 105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.57/320.20 = 105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.57x = 320.20 × 105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.57x = 33,761.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,761.89/213.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.08

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