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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.90, 331.40 and 105.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.90, 331.40 and 105.34 is: 158.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.90 : 331.40 = 105.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.90/331.40 = 105.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.90x = 331.40 × 105.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.90x = 34,909.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,909.68/220.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.03

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