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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.01, 331.53 and 91.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.01, 331.53 and 91.06 is: 136.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.01 : 331.53 = 91.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.01/331.53 = 91.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.01x = 331.53 × 91.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.01x = 30,189.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,189.12/221.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.60

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