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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.45, 320.06 and 74.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.45, 320.06 and 74.59 is: 111.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.45 : 320.06 = 74.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.45/320.06 = 74.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.45x = 320.06 × 74.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.45x = 23,873.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,873.28/213.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.84

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