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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.93, 331.52 and 112.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.93, 331.52 and 112.72 is: 169.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.93 : 331.52 = 112.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.93/331.52 = 112.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.93x = 331.52 × 112.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.93x = 37,368.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,368.37/220.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.14

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