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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.87, 320.50 and 105.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.87, 320.50 and 105.74 is: 158.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.87 : 320.50 = 105.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.87/320.50 = 105.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.87x = 320.50 × 105.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.87x = 33,889.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,889.67/213.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.46

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