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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.48, 320.04 and 91.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.48, 320.04 and 91.56 is: 137.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.48 : 320.04 = 91.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.48/320.04 = 91.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.48x = 320.04 × 91.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.48x = 29,302.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,302.86/213.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.26

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