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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.14, 319.56 and 83.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.14, 319.56 and 83.03 is: 124.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.14 : 319.56 = 83.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.14/319.56 = 83.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.14x = 319.56 × 83.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.14x = 26,533.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,533.87/213.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.49

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