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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.87, 320.86 and 75.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.87, 320.86 and 75.08 is: 112.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.87 : 320.86 = 75.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.87/320.86 = 75.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.87x = 320.86 × 75.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.87x = 24,090.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,090.17/213.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.64

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