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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.45, 320.22 and 91.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.45, 320.22 and 91.71 is: 137.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.45 : 320.22 = 91.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.45/320.22 = 91.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.45x = 320.22 × 91.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.45x = 29,367.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,367.38/213.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.58

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