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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.23, 332.08 and 105.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.23, 332.08 and 105.77 is: 158.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.23 : 332.08 = 105.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.23/332.08 = 105.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.23x = 332.08 × 105.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.23x = 35,124.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,124.67/221.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.77

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