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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.73, 331.19 and 105.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.73, 331.19 and 105.11 is: 157.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.73 : 331.19 = 105.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.73/331.19 = 105.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.73x = 331.19 × 105.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.73x = 34,811.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,811.38/220.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.71

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