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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.37, 320.07 and 83.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.37, 320.07 and 83.41 is: 125.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.37 : 320.07 = 83.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.37/320.07 = 83.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.37x = 320.07 × 83.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.37x = 26,697.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,697.04/213.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.12

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