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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.12, 305.14 and 122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.12, 305.14 and 122.88 is: 169.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.12 : 305.14 = 122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.12/305.14 = 122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.12x = 305.14 × 122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.12x = 37,495.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,495.60/221.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.57

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