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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.70, 320.68 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.70, 320.68 and 105.50 is: 158.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.70 : 320.68 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.70/320.68 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.70x = 320.68 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.70x = 33,831.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,831.74/213.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.31

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