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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.02, 303.66 and 132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.02, 303.66 and 132.72 is: 183.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.02 : 303.66 = 132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.02/303.66 = 132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.02x = 303.66 × 132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.02x = 40,301.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,301.76/220.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.17

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