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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.62, 320.52 and 105.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.62, 320.52 and 105.35 is: 158.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.62 : 320.52 = 105.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.62/320.52 = 105.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.62x = 320.52 × 105.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.62x = 33,765.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,765.57/213.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.07

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