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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.34, 331.94 and 91.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.34, 331.94 and 91.34 is: 136.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.34 : 331.94 = 91.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.34/331.94 = 91.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.34x = 331.94 × 91.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.34x = 30,319.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,319.40/221.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.98

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