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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.32, 320.03 and 91.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.32, 320.03 and 91.61 is: 137.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.32 : 320.03 = 91.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.32/320.03 = 91.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.32x = 320.03 × 91.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.32x = 29,317.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,317.95/213.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.44

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