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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.21, 319.85 and 91.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.21, 319.85 and 91.47 is: 137.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.21 : 319.85 = 91.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.21/319.85 = 91.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.21x = 319.85 × 91.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.21x = 29,257.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,257.76/213.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.23

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