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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.61, 320.52 and 83.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.61, 320.52 and 83.58 is: 125.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.61 : 320.52 = 83.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.61/320.52 = 83.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.61x = 320.52 × 83.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.61x = 26,787.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,787.84/213.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.41

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