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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.96, 321.06 and 111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.96, 321.06 and 111.48 is: 167.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.96 : 321.06 = 111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.96/321.06 = 111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.96x = 321.06 × 111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.96x = 35,791.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,791.77/213.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.28

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