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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.91, 320.89 and 85.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.91, 320.89 and 85.63 is: 128.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.91 : 320.89 = 85.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.91/320.89 = 85.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.91x = 320.89 × 85.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.91x = 27,477.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,477.81/213.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.46

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