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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.81, 320.57 and 104.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.81, 320.57 and 104.08 is: 156.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.81 : 320.57 = 104.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.81/320.57 = 104.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.81x = 320.57 × 104.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.81x = 33,364.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,364.93/213.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.05

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