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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.89, 321.04 and 105.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.89, 321.04 and 105.76 is: 158.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.89 : 321.04 = 105.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.89/321.04 = 105.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.89x = 321.04 × 105.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.89x = 33,952.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,952.52/213.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.74

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