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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.08, 319.52 and 83.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.08, 319.52 and 83.14 is: 124.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.08 : 319.52 = 83.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.08/319.52 = 83.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.08x = 319.52 × 83.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.08x = 26,564.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,564.48/213.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.67

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