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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.95, 331.39 and 105.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.95, 331.39 and 105.37 is: 158.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.95 : 331.39 = 105.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.95/331.39 = 105.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.95x = 331.39 × 105.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.95x = 34,918.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,918.56/220.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.04

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