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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.69, 320.41 and 90.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.69, 320.41 and 90.15 is: 135.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.69 : 320.41 = 90.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.69/320.41 = 90.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.69x = 320.41 × 90.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.69x = 28,884.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,884.96/213.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.17

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