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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.12, 319.66 and 83.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.12, 319.66 and 83.05 is: 124.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.12 : 319.66 = 83.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.12/319.66 = 83.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.12x = 319.66 × 83.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.12x = 26,546.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,546.76/213.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.56

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