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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.15, 319.84 and 91.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.15, 319.84 and 91.38 is: 137.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.15 : 319.84 = 91.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.15/319.84 = 91.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.15x = 319.84 × 91.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.15x = 29,226.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,226.98/213.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.12

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