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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.13, 330.16 and 83.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.13, 330.16 and 83.15 is: 124.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.13 : 330.16 = 83.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.13/330.16 = 83.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.13x = 330.16 × 83.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.13x = 27,452.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,452.39/220.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.71

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