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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.44, 320.32 and 91.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.44, 320.32 and 91.80 is: 137.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.44 : 320.32 = 91.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.44/320.32 = 91.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.44x = 320.32 × 91.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.44x = 29,405.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,405.38/213.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.77

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