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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.34, 319.78 and 91.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.34, 319.78 and 91.70 is: 137.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.34 : 319.78 = 91.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.34/319.78 = 91.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.34x = 319.78 × 91.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.34x = 29,323.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,323.83/213.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.45

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