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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.08, 319.55 and 91.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.08, 319.55 and 91.32 is: 136.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.08 : 319.55 = 91.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.08/319.55 = 91.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.08x = 319.55 × 91.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.08x = 29,180.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,180.85/213.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.95

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