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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.95, 331.25 and 99.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.95, 331.25 and 99.14 is: 148.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.95 : 331.25 = 99.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.95/331.25 = 99.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.95x = 331.25 × 99.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.95x = 32,837.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,837.97/220.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.62

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