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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.48, 331.98 and 91.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.48, 331.98 and 91.56 is: 137.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.48 : 331.98 = 91.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.48/331.98 = 91.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.48x = 331.98 × 91.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.48x = 30,396.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,396.99/221.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.25

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