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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.49, 320.25 and 91.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.49, 320.25 and 91.73 is: 137.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.49 : 320.25 = 91.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.49/320.25 = 91.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.49x = 320.25 × 91.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.49x = 29,375.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,375.28/213.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.60

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