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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.65, 331.02 and 90.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.65, 331.02 and 90.63 is: 135.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.65 : 331.02 = 90.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.65/331.02 = 90.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.65x = 331.02 × 90.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.65x = 30,000.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,000.34/220.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.96

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