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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.85, 320.41 and 91.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.85, 320.41 and 91.95 is: 137.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.85 : 320.41 = 91.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.85/320.41 = 91.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.85x = 320.41 × 91.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.85x = 29,461.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,461.70/213.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.77

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