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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.45, 332.01 and 105.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.45, 332.01 and 105.86 is: 158.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.45 : 332.01 = 105.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.45/332.01 = 105.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.45x = 332.01 × 105.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.45x = 35,144.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,144.92/221.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.71

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