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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.75, 331.21 and 105.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.75, 331.21 and 105.27 is: 157.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.75 : 331.21 = 105.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.75/331.21 = 105.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.75x = 331.21 × 105.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.75x = 34,866.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,866.48/220.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.95

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