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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.73, 320.63 and 105.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.73, 320.63 and 105.52 is: 158.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.73 : 320.63 = 105.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.73/320.63 = 105.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.73x = 320.63 × 105.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.73x = 33,832.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,832.88/213.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.30

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