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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.20, 319.91 and 91.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.20, 319.91 and 91.43 is: 137.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.20 : 319.91 = 91.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.20/319.91 = 91.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.20x = 319.91 × 91.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.20x = 29,249.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,249.37/213.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.19

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