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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.13, 331.75 and 67.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.13, 331.75 and 67.13 is: 100.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.13 : 331.75 = 67.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.13/331.75 = 67.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.13x = 331.75 × 67.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.13x = 22,269.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,269.67/221.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.71

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