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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.79, 320.84 and 105.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.79, 320.84 and 105.61 is: 158.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.79 : 320.84 = 105.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.79/320.84 = 105.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.79x = 320.84 × 105.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.79x = 33,883.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,883.38/213.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.49

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