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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.72, 331.16 and 76.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.72, 331.16 and 76.56 is: 114.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.72 : 331.16 = 76.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.72/331.16 = 76.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.72x = 331.16 × 76.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.72x = 25,353.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,353.61/220.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.87

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