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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.54, 320.06 and 76.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.54, 320.06 and 76.50 is: 114.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.54 : 320.06 = 76.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.54/320.06 = 76.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.54x = 320.06 × 76.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.54x = 24,484.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,484.59/213.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.66

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