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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.20, 331.66 and 91.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.20, 331.66 and 91.16 is: 136.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.20 : 331.66 = 91.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.20/331.66 = 91.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.20x = 331.66 × 91.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.20x = 30,232.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,232.24/221.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.68

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