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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.89, 331.19 and 105.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.89, 331.19 and 105.17 is: 157.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.89 : 331.19 = 105.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.89/331.19 = 105.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.89x = 331.19 × 105.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.89x = 34,829.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,829.46/220.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.68

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