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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.98, 320.66 and 105.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.98, 320.66 and 105.54 is: 158.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.98 : 320.66 = 105.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.98/320.66 = 105.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.98x = 320.66 × 105.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.98x = 33,842.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,842.46/213.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.16

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