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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.94, 321.06 and 105.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.94, 321.06 and 105.70 is: 158.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.94 : 321.06 = 105.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.94/321.06 = 105.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.94x = 321.06 × 105.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.94x = 33,936.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,936.04/213.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.62

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