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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.63, 320.22 and 91.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.63, 320.22 and 91.74 is: 137.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.63 : 320.22 = 91.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.63/320.22 = 91.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.63x = 320.22 × 91.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.63x = 29,376.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,376.98/213.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.51

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