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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.60, 320.10 and 122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.60, 320.10 and 122.16 is: 183.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.60 : 320.10 = 122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.60/320.10 = 122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.60x = 320.10 × 122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.60x = 39,103.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,103.42/213.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.07

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