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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.70, 320.49 and 91.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.70, 320.49 and 91.93 is: 137.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.70 : 320.49 = 91.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.70/320.49 = 91.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.70x = 320.49 × 91.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.70x = 29,462.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,462.65/213.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.87

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