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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.79, 320.42 and 111.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.79, 320.42 and 111.02 is: 166.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.79 : 320.42 = 111.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.79/320.42 = 111.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.79x = 320.42 × 111.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.79x = 35,570.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,570.87/213.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.39

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