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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.13, 331.73 and 91.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.13, 331.73 and 91.18 is: 136.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.13 : 331.73 = 91.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.13/331.73 = 91.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.13x = 331.73 × 91.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.13x = 30,245.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,245.58/221.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.78

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