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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.53, 320.14 and 121.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.53, 320.14 and 121.79 is: 182.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.53 : 320.14 = 121.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.53/320.14 = 121.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.53x = 320.14 × 121.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.53x = 38,990.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,990.12/213.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.60

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