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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.90, 331.42 and 99.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.90, 331.42 and 99.16 is: 148.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.90 : 331.42 = 99.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.90/331.42 = 99.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.90x = 331.42 × 99.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.90x = 32,863.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,863.61/220.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.77

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