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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.17, 319.82 and 89.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.17, 319.82 and 89.71 is: 134.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.17 : 319.82 = 89.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.17/319.82 = 89.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.17x = 319.82 × 89.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.17x = 28,692.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,692.19/213.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.59

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