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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.02, 331.40 and 91.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.02, 331.40 and 91.01 is: 136.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.02 : 331.40 = 91.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.02/331.40 = 91.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.02x = 331.40 × 91.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.02x = 30,161.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,161.77/221.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.47

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