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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.87, 331.26 and 99.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.87, 331.26 and 99.10 is: 148.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.87 : 331.26 = 99.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.87/331.26 = 99.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.87x = 331.26 × 99.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.87x = 32,827.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,827.87/220.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.63

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