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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.23, 331.86 and 105.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.23, 331.86 and 105.73 is: 158.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.23 : 331.86 = 105.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.23/331.86 = 105.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.23x = 331.86 × 105.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.23x = 35,087.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,087.12/221.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.60

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