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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.21, 319.82 and 91.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.21, 319.82 and 91.40 is: 137.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.21 : 319.82 = 91.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.21/319.82 = 91.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.21x = 319.82 × 91.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.21x = 29,230.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,230.26/213.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.10

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