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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.40, 320.21 and 91.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.40, 320.21 and 91.63 is: 137.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.40 : 320.21 = 91.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.40/320.21 = 91.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.40x = 320.21 × 91.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.40x = 29,340.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,340.84/213.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.49

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