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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.75, 331.25 and 106.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.75, 331.25 and 106.75 is: 160.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.75 : 331.25 = 106.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.75/331.25 = 106.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.75x = 331.25 × 106.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.75x = 35,360.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,360.40/220.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.18

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