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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.34, 332.04 and 91.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.34, 332.04 and 91.32 is: 136.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.34 : 332.04 = 91.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.34/332.04 = 91.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.34x = 332.04 × 91.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.34x = 30,321.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,321.89/221.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.99

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