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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.70, 331.10 and 105.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.70, 331.10 and 105.13 is: 157.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.70 : 331.10 = 105.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.70/331.10 = 105.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.70x = 331.10 × 105.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.70x = 34,808.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,808.54/220.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.72

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