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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.53, 320.02 and 97.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.53, 320.02 and 97.96 is: 146.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.53 : 320.02 = 97.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.53/320.02 = 97.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.53x = 320.02 × 97.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.53x = 31,348.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,348.11/213.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.81

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