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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.72, 320.45 and 96.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.72, 320.45 and 96.54 is: 144.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.72 : 320.45 = 96.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.72/320.45 = 96.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.72x = 320.45 × 96.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.72x = 30,936.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,936.24/213.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.75

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