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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.49, 320.54 and 121.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.49, 320.54 and 121.11 is: 181.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.49 : 320.54 = 121.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.49/320.54 = 121.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.49x = 320.54 × 121.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.49x = 38,821.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,821.28/213.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.84

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