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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.72, 330.96 and 83.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.72, 330.96 and 83.69 is: 125.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.72 : 330.96 = 83.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.72/330.96 = 83.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.72x = 330.96 × 83.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.72x = 27,698.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,698.04/220.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.49

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