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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.15, 331.54 and 105.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.15, 331.54 and 105.64 is: 158.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.15 : 331.54 = 105.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.15/331.54 = 105.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.15x = 331.54 × 105.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.15x = 35,023.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,023.39/221.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.37

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