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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.95, 331.19 and 105.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.95, 331.19 and 105.34 is: 157.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.95 : 331.19 = 105.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.95/331.19 = 105.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.95x = 331.19 × 105.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.95x = 34,887.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,887.55/220.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.90

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