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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.10, 303.75 and 131.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.10, 303.75 and 131.65 is: 181.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.10 : 303.75 = 131.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.10/303.75 = 131.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.10x = 303.75 × 131.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.10x = 39,988.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,988.69/220.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.68

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