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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.84, 329.60 and 91.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.84, 329.60 and 91.60 is: 137.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.84 : 329.60 = 91.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.84/329.60 = 91.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.84x = 329.60 × 91.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.84x = 30,191.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,191.36/219.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.33

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