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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.43, 332.18 and 91.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.43, 332.18 and 91.43 is: 137.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.43 : 332.18 = 91.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.43/332.18 = 91.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.43x = 332.18 × 91.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.43x = 30,369.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,369.10/221.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.15

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