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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.57, 320.37 and 74.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.57, 320.37 and 74.75 is: 112.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.57 : 320.37 = 74.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.57/320.37 = 74.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.57x = 320.37 × 74.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.57x = 23,947.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,947.66/213.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.13

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