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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.87, 331.21 and 89.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.87, 331.21 and 89.08 is: 133.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.87 : 331.21 = 89.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.87/331.21 = 89.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.87x = 331.21 × 89.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.87x = 29,504.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,504.19/220.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.58

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