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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.37, 319.97 and 91.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.37, 319.97 and 91.55 is: 137.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.37 : 319.97 = 91.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.37/319.97 = 91.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.37x = 319.97 × 91.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.37x = 29,291.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,291.97/213.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.28

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