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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.10, 330.09 and 83.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.10, 330.09 and 83.18 is: 124.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.10 : 330.09 = 83.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.10/330.09 = 83.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.10x = 330.09 × 83.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.10x = 27,456.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,456.16/220.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.74

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