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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.96, 321.04 and 105.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.96, 321.04 and 105.69 is: 158.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.96 : 321.04 = 105.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.96/321.04 = 105.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.96x = 321.04 × 105.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.96x = 33,930.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,930.72/213.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.58

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