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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.06, 331.36 and 99.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.06, 331.36 and 99.16 is: 148.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.06 : 331.36 = 99.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.06/331.36 = 99.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.06x = 331.36 × 99.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.06x = 32,856.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,856.58/221.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.63

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