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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.42, 320.14 and 91.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.42, 320.14 and 91.68 is: 137.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.42 : 320.14 = 91.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.42/320.14 = 91.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.42x = 320.14 × 91.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.42x = 29,350.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,350.44/213.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.53

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