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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.48, 320.13 and 69.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.48, 320.13 and 69.17 is: 103.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.48 : 320.13 = 69.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.48/320.13 = 69.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.48x = 320.13 × 69.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.48x = 22,141.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,141.79/213.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.72

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