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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.63, 320.51 and 91.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.63, 320.51 and 91.83 is: 137.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.63 : 320.51 = 91.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.63/320.51 = 91.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.63x = 320.51 × 91.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.63x = 29,431.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,431.97/213.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.77

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