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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.76, 320.64 and 105.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.76, 320.64 and 105.49 is: 158.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.76 : 320.64 = 105.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.76/320.64 = 105.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.76x = 320.64 × 105.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.76x = 33,824.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,824.31/213.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.24

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