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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.12, 331.72 and 125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.12, 331.72 and 125.04 is: 187.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.12 : 331.72 = 125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.12/331.72 = 125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.12x = 331.72 × 125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.12x = 41,478.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,478.27/221.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.58

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