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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.74, 320.72 and 105.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.74, 320.72 and 105.54 is: 158.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.74 : 320.72 = 105.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.74/320.72 = 105.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.74x = 320.72 × 105.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.74x = 33,848.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,848.79/213.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.36

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