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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.21, 319.87 and 91.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.21, 319.87 and 91.56 is: 137.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.21 : 319.87 = 91.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.21/319.87 = 91.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.21x = 319.87 × 91.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.21x = 29,287.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,287.30/213.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.36

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