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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.20, 330.16 and 75.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.20, 330.16 and 75.89 is: 113.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.20 : 330.16 = 75.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.20/330.16 = 75.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.20x = 330.16 × 75.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.20x = 25,054.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,054.83/220.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.78

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