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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.01, 331.23 and 123.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.01, 331.23 and 123.51 is: 185.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.01 : 331.23 = 123.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.01/331.23 = 123.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.01x = 331.23 × 123.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.01x = 40,908.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,908.98/221.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.10

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