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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.37, 320.15 and 91.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.37, 320.15 and 91.60 is: 137.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.37 : 320.15 = 91.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.37/320.15 = 91.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.37x = 320.15 × 91.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.37x = 29,325.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,325.17/213.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.44

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