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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.95, 331.25 and 83.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.95, 331.25 and 83.99 is: 125.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.95 : 331.25 = 83.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.95/331.25 = 83.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.95x = 331.25 × 83.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.95x = 27,819.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,819.61/220.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.91

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