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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.92, 320.82 and 111.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.92, 320.82 and 111.32 is: 166.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.92 : 320.82 = 111.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.92/320.82 = 111.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.92x = 320.82 × 111.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.92x = 35,713.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,713.68/213.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.95

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