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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.22, 331.54 and 84.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.22, 331.54 and 84.13 is: 126.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.22 : 331.54 = 84.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.22/331.54 = 84.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.22x = 331.54 × 84.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.22x = 27,892.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,892.46/221.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.08

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