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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.84, 320.50 and 105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.84, 320.50 and 105.48 is: 158.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.84 : 320.50 = 105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.84/320.50 = 105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.84x = 320.50 × 105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.84x = 33,806.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,806.34/213.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.09

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