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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.93, 321.06 and 105.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.93, 321.06 and 105.75 is: 158.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.93 : 321.06 = 105.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.93/321.06 = 105.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.93x = 321.06 × 105.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.93x = 33,952.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,952.10/213.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.71

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