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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.79, 320.70 and 105.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.79, 320.70 and 105.55 is: 158.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.79 : 320.70 = 105.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.79/320.70 = 105.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.79x = 320.70 × 105.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.79x = 33,848.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,848.28/213.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.33

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